Hiring an Attorney to Defend You Can Lessen the Insurance Impact There are many potential negative ramifications of a DWI conviction in Texas. You may spend time in jail and/or pay a hefty fine and court fees. You could lose your license for a … [Read more...]
What Is No Refusal Weekend in Texas?
No Refusal Weekend in Texas Understanding Implied Consent and the Texas “No Refusal” Program In Texas, often at holidays or times when police know that there will a greater volume of traffic on the roads or more likelihood of people drinking and … [Read more...]
Admissions Scandal Rocks Higher Education
Wrongdoing Includes Bribes, Cheating on Entrance Exams and Misrepresentation of Athletic AbilityIn March, 2019, federal prosecutors announced a total of 50 indictments in what officials say is the most extensive college admissions fraud ever … [Read more...]
The Difference Between a Felony and Misdemeanor Traffic Offense
As a general rule, a misdemeanor results in a shorter period of incarceration, typically less than a year. In addition, a sentence for a misdemeanor it customarily served in a city or county jail, rather than a prison. You can be charged with … [Read more...]
Do You Lose Rights When Convicted of a Felony?
When you’ve been charged with a felony in the state of Texas, one of your concerns may be the ultimate loss of some of the basic rights of citizenship. You may have heard rumors that such a conviction will cause you to forfeit more than your freedom … [Read more...]
Facing an Assault Charge after the Holidays?
Tips for Minimizing the Risk of an Assault Arrest Over the Holidays It’s supposed to be a time of peace on earth, good will to all persons. Unfortunately, most domestic violence experts say, physical assault doesn’t take a holiday at Christmas and … [Read more...]
Avoiding a DUI / DWI Charge This Holiday Season
Tips for Minimizing the Risk of a Drunk Driving Arrest Over the Holidays It's the holidays—time to celebrate—and that often means a cocktail or two with friends and family. That's all part of the season—unless you decide to get behind the wheel … [Read more...]
Start the New Year with a Clean Slate — Expunging Your Criminal Record
Use the Texas Expungement Process to Seal Criminal Records What's your New Year's resolution? A better job or a new place to live? A return to school, so that you have better job skills? When you have a criminal record hanging over your head, … [Read more...]
Your Personal Halloween Nightmare: Getting Arrested for DWI
A Real Halloween Scare — A Drunk Driving Charge!! There's nothing quite like a good scare on Halloween night—but here's a nightmare you can do without—getting pulled over by law enforcement officers after you've been enjoying a few cocktails with … [Read more...]
Probation Violations
If you’re sentenced to probation, your initial feeling might be relief because you’re not incarcerated, you can spend time with your family and in your community, and you can resume your life. But, probation doesn’t offer absolute freedom. An … [Read more...]
The Statute of Limitations in Texas Criminal Prosecutions
Are There Time Limits on When a Criminal Case Must Be Initiated? There’s a longstanding principle in our legal system, known as the “statute of limitations,” that sets limits on the amount of time that may pass before a civil lawsuit is filed or a … [Read more...]
Search and Seizure in Texas—The Basics
Understanding Your Rights under the Fourth Amendment If you are under investigation for a criminal offense, or if you have been pulled over by police officers for any type of infraction, there may come a point where the officers want to conduct a … [Read more...]
