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Defenses to an Open Container Charge

Defenses to an Open Container Charge DWI Texas is well-known for having some of the strictest laws in the nation when it comes to driving while under the influence....

Facing Misdemeanor Theft Charges?

Facing Misdemeanor Theft Charges? Misdemeanors Unlike many other states, Texas doesn’t actually discriminate between different kinds of theft. Whether a case involves a robbery, shoplifting, or embezzlement,...

DWI Accidents Causing Physical Injury

DWI Accidents Causing Physical Injury DWI Not all of those who are involved in DWI accidents are fortunate enough to avoid causing or suffering some sort of physical...

Can I Face DWI Charges If I Wasn’t Driving?

Can I Face DWI Charges If I Wasn’t Driving? DWI Typically, when a person is arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI), he or she will have been seen driving by the arresting...

Facts About Texas DWI Classes

Facts About Texas DWI Classes DWI In Texas, being convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI) can have significant repercussions, including jail time, fines, a mandatory driver’s license suspension,...

Texas Underage Drinking and Driving Laws

Texas Underage Drinking and Driving Laws DWI In Texas, motorists who are accused of driving with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of .08 percent or more could face charges...

Domestic Violence Alternatives to Jail

Domestic Violence Alternatives to Jail Violent Crimes Being convicted of domestic violence can have devastating consequences for the parties involved, especially if the conviction was based on untrue or...

Common Texas Traffic Tickets

Common Texas Traffic Tickets Criminal Defense One of the best ways to keep your driving record clean is to know what police officers are keeping an eye out...

Factors That Can Affect BAC Results

Factors That Can Affect BAC Results DWI When determining whether a motorist has had too much to drink, law enforcement officers measure the amount of alcohol in that person’s...

DWI vs. DUI: What’s the Difference?

DWI vs. DUI: What’s the Difference? DWI While the terms DUI and DWI are often used interchangeably, there are actually important differences between these two offenses that could play...

DWI Accidents With Property Damage

DWI Accidents With Property Damage DWI Causing an accident while intoxicated comes with serious penalties in Texas. This is true even in minor accidents when no one was...

Aggressive Driving in Texas

Aggressive Driving in Texas Criminal Defense Having a traffic violation on your record can affect your insurance rates and even result in the suspension of your driver’s license,...

Drug-Free Zone Enhancements in Texas

Drug-Free Zone Enhancements in Texas Drug Crimes Any type of drug possession charge should be taken seriously, as a conviction can come with severe penalties, including jail time and...

Challenging a DWI Breath Test

Challenging a DWI Breath Test Science & DWI After arresting a driver who is suspected of driving while intoxicated, law enforcement officers can ask him or her to submit to...

Do I Need an IID After a DWI Conviction?

Do I Need an IID After a DWI Conviction? DWI The short answer to this question is “maybe.” Ultimately, whether a driver will be required to install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID)...

Misdemeanor Sex Crimes in Texas

Misdemeanor Sex Crimes in Texas Misdemeanors Most sex crimes in Texas are prosecuted as felony offenses, which carry mandatory jail time and sometimes the requirement of registration as...

Types of Texas Misdemeanor Offenses

Types of Texas Misdemeanor Offenses Misdemeanors Texas law divides misdemeanor crimes into three categories, each of which comes with its own range of penalties. The specifics of a...

First-Time DWI Offenses With Auto Accidents

First-Time DWI Offenses With Auto Accidents DWI Most first time DWI offenses are charged as misdemeanors, which means that defendants are often able to avoid jail time. This is...

Threats Can Lead to Domestic Violence Charges

Threats Can Lead to Domestic Violence Charges Violent Crimes Heated arguments can quickly lead to incidents of domestic violence and eventually to criminal charges, even in cases where no physical violence...

Drug Possession vs. Drug Distribution

Drug Possession vs. Drug Distribution Drug Crimes Being convicted of a drug-related crime comes with serious penalties, including hefty fines and significant jail time. Certain types of drug offenses,...

Federal Offenses vs. State Crimes

Federal Offenses vs. State Crimes Criminal Defense The majority of defendants who have been accused of a crime are charged in state court. It is possible, however, for a...

DWI Supervisors’ Lawsuit Dismissed

DWI Supervisors’ Lawsuit Dismissed DWI Federal Judge Dismisses Whistle-Blower Lawsuit Brought by Former Harris County DWI Testing Supervisors Blood and breath tests provide the key evidence in...

Judge Rejects TBI Defense for Blood Draw Consent

Judge Rejects TBI Defense for Blood Draw Consent DWI DWI Accident & Intoxication Manslaughter A DWI accident will always draw the attention of law enforcement. If an innocent person is killed...

Do Police Need a 2nd Warrant to Test DWI Blood?

Do Police Need a 2nd Warrant to Test DWI Blood? DWI One of the cardinal rules of criminal law is that police must normally obtain a warrant before conducting a search. The warrant...

Domestic Violence Beyond Romantic Relationships

Domestic Violence Beyond Romantic Relationships Violent Crimes Although we often associate domestic violence with acts involving a spouse or romantic partner, in fact, Texas law provides enhanced penalties for...

Jury Role in Contested Traffic Tickets

Jury Role in Contested Traffic Tickets Criminal Defense When you receive a traffic ticket in Texas, you have the right to contest that ticket in court. These cases are normally...

Man Jailed for Impersonating a Peace Officer

Man Jailed for Impersonating a Peace Officer Criminal Defense Many white collar crimes involve some form of identity theft or fraud. For example, in Texas it is a Class B misdemeanor...

Can a Jury Find DWI Guilt but Impose No Sentence?

Can a Jury Find DWI Guilt but Impose No Sentence? DWI Laws are not always precise in their wording. For example, in Texas a first-time DWI charge may be prosecuted as either a...

Burden of Proof in Domestic Violence Cases

Burden of Proof in Domestic Violence Cases Violent Crimes In domestic violence cases, as with any criminal matter, prosecutors may rely on circumstantial and/or direct evidence to establish a defendant's guilt...

Can Out-of-Jurisdiction Cops Make DWI Arrests?

Can Out-of-Jurisdiction Cops Make DWI Arrests? DWI Most DWI arrests begin with a police officer observing a possible traffic violation and pulling the driver over to give them a...