by rs@findlaw.com | May 23, 2024 | 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...
by stephanie.aplin@thomsonreuters.com | Apr 4, 2024 | Assault
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...
by soham.amiyaroydastidar@thomsonreuters.com | Feb 22, 2024 | Drug Crimes
Texas laws prohibit various different actions involving drugs. Some drugs are controlled substances that are only legal to possess or use under the direct supervision of a medical professional. Other drugs are dangerous and have limited medical use, so state law...
by rs@findlaw.com | Jan 25, 2024 | Domestic Violence
Those accused of domestic violence in Texas could face an assortment of penalties. The consequences could include incarceration and loss of employment, particularly for those in certain professions where background checks are mandatory. Individuals charged with...
by rs@findlaw.com | Dec 26, 2023 | DWI
When police officers pull someone over on suspicion of drunk driving, they may not give them a breath test right away. Instead, officers may ask a motorist to perform field sobriety tests, which are designed to expose impairment. If someone struggles with the tests,...
by rs@findlaw.com | Nov 22, 2023 | Drug Crimes
Texas has relatively strict criminal statutes. The drug laws in Texas, for example, are quite harsh when compared with the rules in many other states. People can get arrested for possessing substances that are legal in other states or for mismanaging their...
by rs@findlaw.com | Oct 23, 2023 | DWI
Many motorists in Texas don’t think of traffic infractions as serious crimes, but the state certainly does. Driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges in Texas are among the most serious traffic infractions, both because of how Texas law treats this offense and...
by rs@findlaw.com | Sep 19, 2023 | Drug Crimes
Patients with chronic pain are often told that they need to take charge of their health and their medical care. They’re encouraged to seek second opinions if their pain isn’t under control since medical approaches to any given health situation can vary greatly between...
by rs@findlaw.com | Aug 21, 2023 | Assault
The definition of assault that most people are familiar with involves intentionally causing bodily harm to another individual. People expect that they might face assault charges if they get into a fight and hurt someone else. However, some people end up arrested for...
by rs@findlaw.com | Jul 19, 2023 | Drug Crimes
With the exception of violent crimes, drug charges arguably carry the most stigma of most types of criminal accusations. People tend to judge those with prior drug charges harshly, and Texas is notorious for imposing harsh penalties on convicted offenders. Despite...
