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...
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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....
3 acts other than hitting people that can lead to assault charges
People think that assault is the act of physically injuring another person. It is certainly possible for one person to face assault charges in Texas if they hit, kick or even bite another person and cause injury. The more serious the injuries that result, the more...
What are the penalties for possessing heroin in Texas?
While some drug crimes are treated more harshly than others, simply possessing an illegal substance can still get you into deep trouble with the law. Heroin, in particular, is among the most common illicit substances to result in charges. Heroin laws are fairly...
You chef-prepared dinner could leave you intoxicated
Many people believe that alcohol cooks off when it’s added to food. They think that the flavor is all that remains or that there is minimal alcohol when heat is applied. The reality is that alcohol may still be in the dish and could lead to impairment in large enough...
3 times a person can claim a legal justification for using force
Using physical force to overpower or control another person is a criminal act. Those who strike or injure another person could face assault charges or worse depending on the outcome of the altercation. Those accused of violent crimes may have multiple different...
What happens if you refuse a breath test?
If an officer pulls you over and asks if you’ve been drinking, you may know that you don’t have to answer that question. By refusing to give any answers, you might, however, prompt the officer into asking you to give a breath sample. With a Breathalyzer test, officers...
How much does pleading guilty to a DWI cost you?
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a criminal offense that occurs every day somewhere in Texas. Many people who get behind the wheel after drinking will reach their destination safely, making them think that their decision to drive isn't that dangerous. However, some...