Under the suspicion of drunk driving or, in some cases, after an accident, police may ask a driver to engage in a sobriety test. Police are trained to do one of two sobriety tests: Breath test: police may use a small, mobile tool that evaluates a driver’s...
Year: 2022
Evidence connected to DWI charges won’t always hold up in court
Police officers interacting with you during the traffic stop or after a car crash will use every bit of information they can to build a criminal case against you. Often, they will ask you a few questions, and the way that you answer may lead to a request for field...
Could a favor for your family member lead to drug charges?
Maybe your sister was in a car crash and needs you to pick up her prescription from the pharmacist because she can't drive. Perhaps your spouse is at home recovering from a surgery and wants you to pick up a refill of their muscle relaxants or pain medication on the...
When will Texas prosecutors pursue felony DUI charges?
Most people arrested for a driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense in Texas will face misdemeanor charges. A typical arrest involving a traffic stop with no injuries to others is usually a misdemeanor, but there are a few circumstances in which Texas prosecutors could...
Can you fight assault charges based on a lack of injury?
Violent crimes don't always involve someone suffering a fatal or life-altering injury. Assault is one of the most common violent criminal charges in Texas. It is also one of the offenses with the broadest definitions. A massive range of behaviors could fall under the...
2 secondary penalties you face for domestic violence charges
Sometimes, domestic violence allegations are the result of a relationship starting to fall apart. An argument grows heated, and one partner calls the police as a means of punishing or manipulating the other. Unfortunately, when the police arrive, they decide that the...
Can you avoid a criminal record if facing drug charges in Texas?
Once police officers arrest you and a judge arraigns you for a criminal offense, you are likely to end up with a criminal record. A significant number of people plead guilty and hope that the courts will show mercy when sentencing them. They don't think ahead of time...
Can alcohol intoxication be your defense against assault charges?
Acts of physical violence and threats that other people take seriously could lead to assault charges under Texas law. Those accused of assault will face not just incarceration but also a violent offense on their criminal record. Assault convictions could impact...
A failed breath test won’t automatically lead to a DWI conviction
Police officers have used chemical breath tests for drunk driving enforcement for decades. They have people blow into testing units that scan for alcohol in their exhaled breath. Many people in Texas convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses have those...
Does everyone in a stopped vehicle need to provide ID to cops?
Traffic stops are one of the more common ways that the average person ends up interacting with police officers. The driver of the stopped vehicle will usually feel nervous during a traffic stop. The other people in the vehicle may start to feel anxious as well....