Controlled substance laws exist to protect the public from the potential harm associated with different medications. Some medications are dangerous when used at the same time as other drugs. Other medications can be very effective but may prove habit-forming or...
Year: 2024
3 factors that can aggravate first-time DWI charges
Most criminal consequences are progressive. First-time offenders receive more lenient sentencing in most cases than those with a repeat history of committing the same crime. Drivers accused of a first driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense might assume that a judge...
Can intoxication impact legal responsibility for a bar fight?
People in Texas could end up facing assault charges for many different reasons. Some people get into an argument with a family member, and other people call the police. Others might face prosecution if they go out of their way to intimidate someone else and make them...
Could a fight with a roommate constitute domestic assault?
Domestic violence, which Texas may prosecute as domestic assault, is a common crime. People often think of spouses in unhealthy marriages or parents who discipline their children abusively when they picture domestic violence. However, the law in Texas allows...
Contrary to popular belief, breath tests are often inaccurate
There are several ways for Texas police officers to gather evidence of an alleged driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense. The cameras in their police cruiser may capture video footage of someone's poor driving before they initiate a traffic stop. They may also ask...
Financial gain isn’t necessary for drug distribution charges
Texas has a reputation for employing a strict approach to drug law enforcement. The state has not enacted lenient laws like many other jurisdictions have in recent years. People get arrested for offenses ranging from possession to manufacturing. Drug distribution is a...
Can Texas drivers refuse to perform field sobriety tests?
If a police officer suspects someone of impaired driving, they may immediately start looking for evidence. Some police officers follow drivers in traffic for long distances hoping to observe them doing something unusual or unsafe. Other police officers ask very...
How long can the state take someone’s license after a DWI?
Getting arrested based on driving while intoxicated (DWI) allegations is an intimidating experience. Someone headed home for the evening might suddenly end up spending the night in state facilities. They may face criminal charges based on the claim that they drove...
When is an alleged assault really an attempt at self-defense?
It is generally illegal to intentionally hurt someone else or put them in fear of imminent physical harm. Police officers may arrest someone who appears to have intentionally attacked or intimidated another person. If there is sufficient evidence, prosecutors may...
How to challenge blood and breath tests in Texas
If you're facing DWI charges in Texas, it's crucial to understand that a blood or breath test result indicating intoxication isn't the final word on your case. Both tests are subject to a variety of errors and defenses that may be available to you. Blood and breath...