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How to Beat a Traffic Ticket

How to Beat a Traffic Ticket Misdemeanors Nobody wants to get stopped by law enforcement and cited for a traffic offense, especially when a speeding ticket or other citation...

Can BAC Under .08 Still Lead to DWI?

Can BAC Under .08 Still Lead to DWI? DWI In drunk driving law, 0.08 is something of a magic number. It represents the blood-alcohol content at which a person is considered...

El Paso Open Container Ban Raises Concerns

El Paso Open Container Ban Raises Concerns DWI Overview of Open Container Laws in Texas In general, it is legal for someone to possess an open container of alcohol in...

Texas Uses Human Trafficking Law in Sex Cases

Texas Uses Human Trafficking Law in Sex Cases Sex Crimes Human trafficking–also known as sex trafficking–is traditionally understood to mean “the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of...

Don’t Admit Drinking After a Single-Car Crash

Don’t Admit Drinking After a Single-Car Crash DWI A DWI accident will draw the attention of law enforcement, even if the crash only involved a single vehicle and nobody was seriously...

Must Someone See Me Driving Drunk for a DWI?

Must Someone See Me Driving Drunk for a DWI? DWI Texas law defines driving while intoxicated (DWI) as “operating a motor vehicle in a public place” while under the influence of alcohol...

Houston Runner in Scam Faces 20 Years

Houston Runner in Scam Faces 20 Years Criminal Defense Nobody likes getting telemarketing calls. One reason for this is that many such calls are schemes designed to cheat individuals out of...

Can Passengers Have Open Containers in a Vehicle?

Can Passengers Have Open Containers in a Vehicle? DWI If a police officer pulls a driver over for a traffic violation and spots an open container of beer next to said...

What Counts as a Motor Vehicle for DWI?

What Counts as a Motor Vehicle for DWI? DWI The definition of drunk driving in Texas is fairly straightforward: A person commits DWI if they are “intoxicated while operating a motor...

Fort Worth Man Gets 20 Years for Fatal DWI

Fort Worth Man Gets 20 Years for Fatal DWI DWI A drunk driving accident typically draws a harsh response from prosecutors and judges, especially when an innocent person is killed. Even when...

Habitual DWI Status and Life Sentences

Habitual DWI Status and Life Sentences DWI The first time a person is convicted of a DWI in Texas, it is usually treated as a Class B misdemeanor. This...

How Forgery Can Lead to Serious Jail Time

How Forgery Can Lead to Serious Jail Time White Collar Crimes One of the most common white-collar crimes is forgery. You probably understand the concept of forgery already. If a person, say, signs...

Court Tosses Open Container Conviction

Court Tosses Open Container Conviction DWI Having an open container of alcohol in your car can be a problem if you are stopped by a police officer. The...

Boat Crash Brings Assault and Manslaughter Charges

Boat Crash Brings Assault and Manslaughter Charges DWI Intoxication manslaughter is the legal term used in Texas to describe a death caused by a drunk driver. Most of the time,...

How a 3rd DWI Could Lead to Life in Prison

How a 3rd DWI Could Lead to Life in Prison DWI A drunk driving charge will escalate based on the driver’s prior convictions for similar offenses. In Texas, a third DWI offense is...

Relationship Evidence in Domestic Violence Trials

Relationship Evidence in Domestic Violence Trials Violent Crimes In most criminal trials, the prosecution cannot introduce evidence of a defendant’s “prior bad acts” to establish their guilt of the charged...

Texas Racketeering FAQs

Texas Racketeering FAQs White Collar Crimes There are numerous criminal offenses lumped together under the unofficial term “white-collar crime,” and racketeering involves some of the most severe charges...

What Happens If I Refuse a Breathalyzer?

What Happens If I Refuse a Breathalyzer? DWI When a police officer pulls over a suspect and suspects that they’ve consumed alcohol prior to getting behind the wheel, they may...

How to Get a Domestic Violence Protective Order

How to Get a Domestic Violence Protective Order Violent Crimes There are few things more terrifying than being a victim of ongoing domestic violence. When you are a victim of domestic violence,...

Common Traffic Violations in Texas

Common Traffic Violations in Texas Misdemeanors Operating a motor vehicle is a privilege that comes with a lot of responsibility. Motor vehicles are large machines that have the...

Texas Marijuana Possession Laws

Texas Marijuana Possession Laws Drug Crimes Possession of a controlled substance in Texas is a big deal, and one that can result in serious fines and years in...

Field Sobriety Tests and Texas DWI Convictions

Field Sobriety Tests and Texas DWI Convictions DWI Being stopped by the police and questioned about whether one has imbibed alcohol before getting behind the wheel of the car is...

3 Quick Facts About Texas Romeo and Juliet Laws

3 Quick Facts About Texas Romeo and Juliet Laws Sex Crimes You probably do not expect the ill-fated heroes from a Shakespearean tragedy to come to your rescue when charged with a sex...

Defending Charges After a Texas DWI Accident

Defending Charges After a Texas DWI Accident DWI Any arrest for drunk driving in Texas is a serious matter, but the stakes are much higher if you were involved in...

3 Key Pieces of Evidence in Texas DUI Cases

3 Key Pieces of Evidence in Texas DUI Cases DWI It is a Class B misdemeanor to violate the Texas statute on driving while intoxicated, so you could face criminal punishment and...

Civil vs. Criminal Domestic Violence Cases

Civil vs. Criminal Domestic Violence Cases Violent Crimes Allegations of domestic violence are treated very seriously in Texas, which is why lawmakers have enacted numerous statutes to protect victims and...

Actual vs. Constructive Drug Possession

Actual vs. Constructive Drug Possession Drug Crimes Drugs and Drug Possession Charges in Houston, Galveston County, League City, and Friendswood: What You Need to Know When it comes to...

Why Hire a Former Prosecutor for Defense?

Why Hire a Former Prosecutor for Defense? Criminal Defense If you have been arrested for a criminal offense in Texas, it is understandable that you view the prosecution as your enemy....

Defending Texas Underage DWI Charges

Defending Texas Underage DWI Charges DWI Driving while intoxicated (DWI) and drunk driving charges should be taken extremely seriously under any circumstances, but it is particularly important for...

First-Time DWI Offenses: What to Know

First-Time DWI Offenses: What to Know DWI Being stopped and arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Houston can be an extremely anxiety-inducing experience. If you do not have...