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There is a common misconception that a police officer is always legally required to advise you of your constitutional rights… Continue reading Must Police Advise Me of My Rights After a DWI Accident?
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When police suspect drunk driving played a role in an auto accident, they may seek to force the defendant to… Continue reading Who Can Take Samples of My Blood Following a Possible DWI Accident?
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Overview of the Right to Confront in Texas Criminal Prosecutions One of the basic rights you have in any Texas… Continue reading Court of Criminal Appeals Affirms DWI Manslaughter Conviction
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Drunk driving accidents can lead to serious criminal and civil consequences. And there are times when the intersection of civil… Continue reading When Can a Judge Force You to Testify About a DWI Accident?
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A DWI accident can quickly turn into a murder case based on the circumstances. Texas allows for what is known… Continue reading How Can a DWI Lead to a Felony Murder Charge?
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Texas law defines manslaughter as “recklessly causing the death of an individual.” This includes a death arising from a DWI… Continue reading Austin Woman Receives 20-Year Sentence for Fatal DWI Accident
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A drunk driving arrest can easily lead to felony criminal charges in Texas, particularly if you have prior DWI convictions… Continue reading North Texas Woman Faces Felony Charges for Open-Container DWI
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When a drunk driving accident causes injuries to a third party, the driver faces not only likely criminal charges, but… Continue reading Can You Take the 5th in a Civil Lawsuit Arising from a DWI Accident?
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A DWI accident often leads to criminal charges, especially if another person is seriously injured or killed. And if a… Continue reading How a Person’s Prior “Bad Acts” Can Affect Their DWI Accident Case
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In a criminal prosecution arising from a DWI accident, a court will often make an “affirmative finding” that the defendant… Continue reading Appeals Court Throws Out Deadly Weapon Finding in DWI Accident Case
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