by rs@findlaw.com | Apr 11, 2025 | DWI
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...
by rs@findlaw.com | Feb 10, 2025 | Criminal Defense
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...
by rs@findlaw.com | Jan 13, 2025 | Assault
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...
by rs@findlaw.com | Dec 13, 2024 | Drug Crimes
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...
by rs@findlaw.com | Nov 12, 2024 | DWI
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...
by rs@findlaw.com | Oct 10, 2024 | Assault
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...
by rs@findlaw.com | Sep 6, 2024 | Domestic Violence
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...
by rs@findlaw.com | Aug 2, 2024 | DWI
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...
by rs@findlaw.com | Jul 12, 2024 | Drug Crimes
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...
by bhargavisr@findlaw.com | Jun 10, 2024 | DWI
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...
