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How Prior DWI Convictions Affect New DWI Trials How Prior DWI Convictions Affect New DWI Trials DWI Texas DWI laws provide for a number of sentencing “enhancements” based on the circumstances of a particular case. For example, if you...
Houston Court Affirms DWI Conviction Houston Court Affirms DWI Conviction DWI In most DWI and drunk driving cases, a critical piece of evidence is the toxicology report that confirms the defendant's blood-alcohol concentration...
Can Hands Be a Deadly Weapon in Texas Assault? Can Hands Be a Deadly Weapon in Texas Assault? Violent Crimes When it comes to domestic violence cases, prosecutors will employ every legal tactic available to try and maximize a criminal defendant's potential...
Leaving an Accident Scene Can Bring Serious Charges Leaving an Accident Scene Can Bring Serious Charges Criminal Defense Most of us try to drive carefully at all times. But auto accidents are inevitable, especially when driving on the congested roads...
DWI Wrecks Can Lead to Crushing Restitution DWI Wrecks Can Lead to Crushing Restitution DWI A DWI-related auto accident can leave you facing not just serious jail time, but also a crippling financial debt. In addition to...
Traffic Violations and Drug Charges Traffic Violations and Drug Charges Drug Crimes Many drug crimes investigations in the Houston area start with a seemingly routine traffic stop. Of course, police officers cannot simply stop...
Avoid Holiday Open Container Charges Avoid Holiday Open Container Charges DWI During the holiday season, many Houston-area residents will attend social gatherings where alcohol is served. Aside from the obvious–never drive while intoxicated–it...
Theft by Fraud Is Still Theft in Texas Theft by Fraud Is Still Theft in Texas Criminal Defense Fraud is a form of theft. In effect, it is the white collar crime equivalent of robbery. And while there may be...
Right to Confront Accusers in Rape Trials Right to Confront Accusers in Rape Trials Violent Crimes Every criminal defendant has a constitutional right to confront the witnesses against them. Such rights are especially crucial in sex crimes cases,...
Misdemeanor Indecent Exposure Penalties Misdemeanor Indecent Exposure Penalties Misdemeanors There are a number of misdemeanor crimes that are more serious than you might think. Let's take indecent exposure. The Texas Penal...
Warrantless Blood Tests in DWI Accidents Warrantless Blood Tests in DWI Accidents DWI When there's an auto accident that seriously injures another person, Houston-area law enforcement will move quickly to determine whether or not the...
Should I Tell Police About an Open Container? Should I Tell Police About an Open Container? DWI Driving with an open container of alcohol in your car is never a good idea. For one thing, it's against the law....
Sealing Texas DWI Conviction Records Sealing Texas DWI Conviction Records DWI Although Houston has a booming economy and a bright economic future, individuals with criminal records may experience a limited realization of their...
Immigration Risks of Domestic Violence Convictions Immigration Risks of Domestic Violence Convictions Violent Crimes Immigration has long been a politically charged subject here in the Houston area. Federal authorities have aggressively moved to deport not just...
Court Tosses Conviction Over Seized Video Court Tosses Conviction Over Seized Video Criminal Defense Many Houston-area businesses install surveillance cameras to monitor their premises and help protect against criminal activity. But when the government tries to...
UCMJ Domestic Violence Offense Created UCMJ Domestic Violence Offense Created Violent Crimes The Galveston area is home to many U.S. military service members and their families. Although the vast majority of those who serve...
Could I Go to Jail for Hitting a Mailbox? Could I Go to Jail for Hitting a Mailbox? DWI There are many misdemeanor crimes in Texas, such as traffic violations, that can land you in legal trouble beyond a simple ticket....
Carrying a Firearm in a Texas Airport Carrying a Firearm in a Texas Airport Criminal Defense Residents of Texas take their Second Amendment rights very seriously, but they also recognize that these rights come with responsibility. It is...
Should I Testify at My DWI Trial? Should I Testify at My DWI Trial? DWI Most people know they have the “right to remain silent” when accused of a crime. This includes offenses like DWI and drunk...
Is a Prenup With a Forfeiture Clause Valid? Is a Prenup With a Forfeiture Clause Valid? Family Law Many Galveston couples choose to sign prenuptial agreements in order to minimize potential arguments over property in the event of divorce. Keep...
Dating Relationships in Texas Domestic Violence Dating Relationships in Texas Domestic Violence Violent Crimes Domestic violence in Texas includes not just acts involving family members, but also anyone that is in a “dating relationship” with the...
Mud Flap Dispute Leads to Felony Conviction Mud Flap Dispute Leads to Felony Conviction News Although we commonly associate traffic violations with driving violations like speeding or failing to stop at a red light, an officer may...
Texas Court Awards Wife the Marital Home Texas Court Awards Wife the Marital Home Family Law Back in February, we discussed a pending Texas Supreme Court case involving the division of community property in a case where the...
How to Break the Cycle of Domestic Abuse How to Break the Cycle of Domestic Abuse Violent Crimes If domestic abuse has a pattern, that pattern would be the cycle. The key to ending abuse is to disrupt the cycle...
How to Fight a Protective Order in Galveston How to Fight a Protective Order in Galveston Violent Crimes Protective orders are powerful tools. If a judge issues a domestic violence order of protection against you, you might need to move...
Man Arrested for DWI While Sleeping in Lot Man Arrested for DWI While Sleeping in Lot DWI One man was arrested on a recent Tuesday night after drinking alcohol at a restaurant at the Lake Sumter Landing. A Sonny’s...
When an Ex Interferes With Visitation When an Ex Interferes With Visitation Family Law Divorce is often an emotionally-draining experience, so it is normal to breathe a sigh of relief when you reach the end. You...
Facing Marijuana Possession or Sale Charges? Facing Marijuana Possession or Sale Charges? Drug Crimes Late last month, border patrol agents near Laredo seized more than 10,000 pounds of marijuana from a semi-truck. Some 423 bundles weighing...
How Forgery Can Lead to Decades in Prison How Forgery Can Lead to Decades in Prison White Collar Crimes Although the phrase “white collar crime” typically conjures up images of people in suits engaging in complex fraudulent schemes, in reality it...
Open Containers and Texas DWI Cases Open Containers and Texas DWI Cases DWI Not all DWIs are created the same in Texas. In many cases there may be special circumstances that justify an “enhanced” DWI...