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Things To Know About Texas DWIs
The abbreviation DWI refers to driving while intoxicated, it is a criminal charge. This type of arrest is possible in the state of Texas if you are in control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol beverages or controlled substances. Conversationally called drunk driving, it is important to note that your blood… Read More »
Different Types Of TX Probation
In the field of criminal law, the term probation is used to describe a court ordered period of time that an individual is supervised. While you may be interested in receiving a plea agreement, forgoing jail time, and receiving probation instead, it is important to know that not all options are the same. Probations… Read More »
Is An Assault Charge The Same As A Battery Charge?
While it is common for people to be accused of assault and battery, there are differences between the two individual charges in many states. When an individual is threatened with injury, it is often referred to as assault, but when a person is actually physically harmed, it is often called battery. But there are… Read More »
No Refusal And Texas DWIs
If you live in Texas, you may have heard of no refusal initiatives. Essentially, these are periods of time when law enforcement steps up their goal of stopping individuals suspected of driving while intoxicated. Often no refusal periods are connected to holidays when drunk driving is known to increase. For example, many police departments… Read More »
Commercial Vehicle Alcohol Limits
All Texas drivers create serious risks to themselves and others if they are under the influence of drugs or intoxicated from alcohol. To keep everyone on roads and highways safe, there are laws in place to get drunk drivers off the roads. This includes huge commercial trucks, such as tractor-trailers that are heavy and… Read More »
Traffic Violations That Can Lead To Felony Charges In Texas
There are many different types of traffic violations you can receive in the state of Texas. A common criminal offense behind the wheel is Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), which can lead to large fines, employment problems, housing issues, immigration concerns and more. But beyond DWIs, there are a wide range of other traffic violations,… Read More »
Situations Leading To A DWI Dismissal
When law enforcement makes mistakes during a DWI arrest, it could result in the DWI charges being dismissed. Sometimes errors occur during the traffic stop, but there are also mistakes made before or after the stop that could lead to a Texas DWI being thrown out. Mistakes are not necessarily connected to bad behavior…. Read More »
Illegal Traffic Stops And Other Errors
Beating a Texas DWI case isn’t always possible, but there are times when a lawyer can help you have charges dismissed following an arrest. It is common for individuals to be pulled over, arrested, and then believe there are no options. That their reputation and legal record is simply destroyed beyond repair. But this… Read More »
Understanding How Long A DWI Stays On Your Record
Keeping your Texas record free of convictions makes your life easier and less expensive. After all, even one DWI conviction can lead to an array of frustrations, including tarnishing your reputation, impacting your professional opportunities, and inflating your auto insurance bills. These are effects above and beyond criminal penalties you may face as well…. Read More »
Different Types Of Assault Charges
If you were in a fight, on the street, in a bar, or at a sporting event, you may not think that the event is against the law. But assault charges can follow and it is possible you will be arrested. In fact, you could be arrested for your involvement in the fight even… Read More »
