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...
Criminal Defense
Do people go to jail for DWIs that don’t involve crashes?
Many people automatically group drunk driving offenses into two categories. They recognize that those accused of driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses because they caused crashes have harmed others. They expect those people to face significant criminal...
What does it mean to have constructive possession of drugs?
Drug charges can be truly different from one case to the next. The criminal record of the defendant, the type of drug and the amount of drugs involved then all influence the charges a defendant faces and the penalties that the courts might impose. Occasionally, even...
Was it domestic violence or reactive abuse?
Sometimes, victims of domestic violence report matters to the police out of fear for their safety. However, many domestic violence reports begin with concerned outside parties. Neighbors, family members or total strangers may reach out to local law enforcement because...
Were you actually intoxicated?
An allegation of drunk driving typically has some evidence behind it, such as a breathalyzer test or blood test. “Drugged driving,” charges – driving while intoxicated with a drug or other controlled substance – can also come with a positive test, too. But since drugs...
Intoxication manslaughter and restitution to minor children
Being found guilty of causing a car crash that results in someone’s death can result in significant consequences. If a driver who caused a crash is alleged to have been under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, the offense at issue is likely intoxication...
3 types of conduct that can lead to assault charges
Violent criminal charges carry some of the most significant penalties. They also come with a degree of social stigma. Individuals who have a criminal record related to violent charges often have difficulty securing opportunities. Assault may not be as serious of an...
Can people get arrested for using a prescribed medication?
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...
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...