For decades, the "Three Strikes Law" in Texas was a term mostly associated with violent habitual offenders. However, as we move through 2026, a significant shift in the Texas Penal Code and Family Code has brought this "three strikes" logic into the realm of domestic...
Marcus had just been arrested for aggravated robbery—his third felony arrest in twelve years. His attorney told him he was facing 25 years minimum under Texas's habitual offender law. Marcus's prior convictions were both state jail felonies from his early twenties....
"There's no way to beat a DWI charge, is there?" Sarah sat across from us, defeated. She'd been pulled over at a DWI checkpoint. She'd had three drinks at dinner. She performed field sobriety tests on the side of the highway. She blew a 0.09 on the breathalyzer—just...
Detective Martinez called at 7:43 AM on a Tuesday. "We need to talk to you about an incident that occurred last weekend. Can you come down to the station?" Ryan's stomach dropped. He knew exactly what this was about—the argument with his business partner that got...
Jennifer accepted a plea deal for her criminal conviction of felony theft. The sentence seemed manageable: deferred adjudication, two years of probation, minimal conditions. No jail time. The case would be dismissed after successful completion. She thought that was...
Marcus sat across from us, confused and frustrated. "I thought we were going to trial. You said my case was weak. Why are we talking about a plea deal?" We'd spent two months building his defense for a felony drug possession charge. We'd found significant problems...
In Texas, DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) and DUI (Driving Under the Influence) are not interchangeable terms. The main distinction comes down to age and blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels. Understanding both can help you recognize the serious legal implications...
People generally have a right to privacy in their own homes. They have protection from unreasonable searches under the Fourth Amendment. Their ownership or tenancy extends them the right to use the property as they see fit as long as their actions don't violate the...
Most mind-altering drugs require a degree of processing. Much of that processing occurs at the production or distribution level. However, people who consume drugs usually require tools to do so. Some drugs are injectable, requiring that people have syringes and...
You’ve been arrested after a domestic violence allegation. The process moves fast and can feel disorienting. Before you have time to gather your thoughts, you’re told there will be a magistrate hearing. It’s not a trial. It’s an early step that can shape what happens...
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