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HPD Arrests Hundreds on New Year’s Eve DWI Harris County made a big push at the end of 2023 to crack down on drunk driving. Working across several agencies, the...
Texas Ranks Dangerous for Drunk Driving DWI According to some websites, Texas leads the nation in friendliness and higher education, in addition to the number of rodeos and oil...
Why Evading a DWI Arrest Makes Things Worse DWI If you are driving and a police officer signals for you to pull over on suspicion of a possible DWI, you need...
How Prenups Affect Texas Community Property Family Law When it comes to marital property division in a Texas divorce, it is important to understand how the law defines a couple's...
Retrograde Extrapolation in Houston DWI Cases DWI When someone is arrested on suspicion of DWI and drunk driving, law enforcement will typically administer a chemical test to ascertain the...
How Texas DWI Sentencing Works DWI You probably know that driving with a blood-alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher is classified as a DWI offense in...
Texas Three Strikes Law and DWI Life Sentences DWI The penalties for drunk driving in Texas escalate with each subsequent conviction. For example, a first offense for DWI is a Class...
Getting Evidence Excluded in Texas Criminal Cases Criminal Defense The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects people against unreasonable searches and seizures. What happens if your Fourth Amendment rights...
Teacher Retirement Savings and Divorce Family Law Teachers have one of the most important jobs in Texas, and the job comes with a lot of stress. Unfortunately, getting divorced...
Alcohol Counseling After a DWI DWI Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charges aren’t just about courtrooms, defense strategies, and potential penalties. They're also about understanding the human element behind...
Financial Costs of Fighting Criminal Charges Criminal Defense The financial toll of defending yourself from the government is one of the more complicated parts of the defense process. Let’s review...
Alcohol Monitoring Devices in Texas DWI Cases DWI Law enforcement agencies in Texas have increasingly turned to technological solutions to assist its DWI enforcement efforts. Among these, Alcohol Monitoring Devices...
DWI and Immigration: What Noncitizens Should Know DWI If you're an immigrant or non-citizen and find yourself entangled in a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) charge, there’s more at stake than...
Texas Labor Day Drunk Driving Crackdown DWI Labor Day traditionally signals the end of summer. But don’t expect Texas law enforcement to take any time off when it comes...
Ignition Interlock Device Violations DWI Texas increasingly requires that motorists install a device onto their car, called an ignition interlock device or IID. This is essentially a...
Spying on Your Spouse During Divorce Family Law Texas is one of the states which still allows for fault-based divorce. And one of the most popular fault grounds is adultery....
Prescription Marijuana Can Still Lead to DWI DWI In 2015, Texas transformed its marijuana laws by passing the Compassionate Use Act, which allows certain individuals to receive medical marijuana. The...
Delta-8 THC and Texas Law Drug Crimes As state legislatures and the federal government debate changes to cannabis scheduling and legality, Delta-8 THC—the intriguing, less intoxicating cousin of the...
Divorce and Your Child’s Education Family Law With the start of school right around the corner, it’s time to talk about how your divorce can impact your child’s education....
How Alcohol Type Can Affect a DWI Case DWI Not all alcohol is created equal. This is especially true as it relates to your BAC readings if you're suspected of Driving...
Self-Defense and Texas Law Criminal Defense In Texas, self-defense isn't just a legal defense; it's a cultural tenet. As far as the law is concerned, it's your right...
Challenging Evidence in Criminal Cases Criminal Defense Evidence is the linchpin of any criminal case. Whether you're charged with a minor misdemeanor or a serious felony in Harris County,...
How to Act in Court Criminal Defense Houston DWI cases are decided on evidence, specifically proof that you were legally intoxicated when driving a motor vehicle in public. But...
Auto Insurance and DWI Convictions DWI If you’re facing criminal charges for DWI in Houston, the long term implications can extend beyond your stints at the courthouse. An...
How to Avoid Post-Divorce Problems Family Law Finally getting your divorce decree is a relief. But believe it or not, many divorcees suddenly find themselves confronting surprise challenges. Maybe...
BYOB Establishments and Houston DWI DWI Texas tightly regulates establishments that sell alcohol. But many bars and restaurants in Houston operate as bring your own bottle, or BYOB....
Man Jailed for Years Before DWI Charges Tossed DWI A disturbing media story highlights the importance of hiring your own legal counsel to represent you in criminal cases, including DWI. According...
Myths About Prenuptial Agreements Family Law With a prenuptial agreement, a couple can decide important issues regarding marital property and alimony before they ever get married. In the...
Explaining a DWI in a Job Interview DWI One of the worst things about a DWI arrest is having to explain it to people. Although most people will remain in...
Texas DWI BAC False Positives and Your Rights DWI https://vimeo.com/1055823936 If you’re facing criminal charges for DWI and you feel there’s problems with the BAC test, you’re not alone. During our...