Category Archives: General
Family Violence in Texas and Coronavirus
Now that the government’s response to Covid-19 is to stay at home or “work safe”, people are spending a lot of time together. We find ourselves in an unprecedented situation. One in which we may be spending more time with family members than we ever have before. One in which lots of downtime leads… Read More »
San Antonio Grapples With E-Scooter Safety Issues
After the high-profile death of an Austin e-scooter rider in early 2019, leaders in San Antonio are trying to figure out ways to increase helmet compliance. Although nothing has been formally proposed, some lawmakers have expressed interest in making it mandatory for e-scooter riders to wear helmets. San Antonio’s police say cyclists are far… Read More »
Meet Your Car Accident Lawyers
Meet Your Car Accident Lawyers Any accident, whether the small ones or the crucial ones, leave an effect on the mind of sufferers which could be disastrous for their life ahead. The post accident trauma is very deep and does not let one out easily. People find it very difficult to accept that it… Read More »
Experienced Personal Injury Attorney – The Need Of The Hour
There a number of circumstances which indicate the need for legal advice. These include getting hit by a vehicle, malpractice of a medical practitioner, robbery, etc. Such circumstances lead towards the serious consequence. Hence, in these cases, one should contact the Pacific Attorney Group, which is a leading advocate of the victim’s rights. It is quite often that negligence of others makes the people suffer from financial losses, mental trauma or physical injury…. Read More »
What are DWI Penalties in Texas?
DWI penalties in Texas vary depending on whether you are being charged with a misdemeanor or a felony, whether it’s a first or a second DWI (if it is a misdemeanor), and what your blood alcohol concentration was when you were arrested. If you are arrested for DWI and it is your first offense… Read More »
Should you hire a cheap DWI lawyer?
That depends on what you mean by cheap. If your only criteria is price you can definitely find a cheap DWI lawyer in Houston. Call around and you will likely find a wide range of pricing on legal fees. The problem with that strategy is that going cheap does not necessarily mean getting value…. Read More »
Can I get my DWI arrest expunged?
Here’s a question that comes up a lot. You were arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. Now your case has been disposed and you are wondering if you can get your DWI expunged. The short answer is yes, but only under certain circumstances. If your DWI is dismissed in the interest of justice… Read More »
No Refusal Weekends
No refusal weekends are in effect this July 4th all over Texas. Simply put, this means that you cannot refuse a sample of your breath or blood if you are suspected of of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI in Texas.) Not that long ago, a suspect could refuse to submit to a breath test when… Read More »
Can I get deferred adjudication for DWI in Texas?
In Texas, the answer is no. Deferred adjudication is a way for some people charged with a crime to avoid a conviction. They are placed on probation, and they enter a plea of guilty but the judge defers a finding of guilt. And if the defendant (the person charged with the crime) successfully completes… Read More »
Crash In Houston Injures Pedestrian And Driver
A car crash in eastern Houston on April 14, 2019 sent one pedestrian and one motorist to the hospital. According to the Houston Chronicle, this crash happened at about 2AM on Clinton Drive. Allegedly, one driver traveling westbound struck a pedestrian nearby North Carolina Street. After hitting the pedestrian, the motorist apparently lost control… Read More »