by sushma.m@thomsonreuters.com | Jun 15, 2023 | DWI
You see a police officer’s lights come on behind you while driving home from a night out. You know that you’ve had a few drinks and you’re wondering if you’re over the legal limit. You start to worry about the potential ramifications of your situation. If you’re...
by bhargavisr@findlaw.com | May 16, 2023 | DWI
Anyone who has been accused of a driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense in Texas could be at risk of incarceration, financial penalties and license suspension. Occasionally, the restrictions on someone’s driving privileges won’t only involve a temporary...
by sushma.m@thomsonreuters.com | May 4, 2023 | Criminal Defense
A lot of times, those accused of assault will assert a positive defense, claiming that they had the right to use reasonable force to defend themselves (or others) from harm – and Texas does recognize this right. However, there are a few caveats to that right. One of...
by vchakali@findlaw.com | Mar 8, 2023 | Assault
In baseball, when a pitcher throws three strikes, the batter is out. In Texas criminal law, it’s three strikes and you’re in prison. We are talking about Texas’ “three strikes” law, which is part of the state statute that discusses how to...
by bhargavisr@findlaw.com | Mar 1, 2023 | Criminal Defense
Violent offenses are among the most serious charges a person could face. Accusations of assault, manslaughter or homicide could lead to a lengthy prison sentence. The stigma associated with a violent criminal record is also hard to ignore. Those accused of a violent...
by pakaur@findlaw.com | Jan 25, 2023 | Criminal Defense
Typically, police officers need probable cause or evidence of a crime to arrest you, and prosecutors will need to believe that the evidence collected exceeds the current standard for criminal court. They will need enough proof to show beyond a reasonable doubt that...
by tejavenkatsai.c@thomsonreuters.com | Dec 23, 2022 | DWI
Under the suspicion of drunk driving or, in some cases, after an accident, police may ask a driver to engage in a sobriety test. Police are trained to do one of two sobriety tests: Breath test: police may use a small, mobile tool that evaluates a driver’s...
by sushma.m@thomsonreuters.com | Nov 18, 2022 | DWI
Police officers interacting with you during the traffic stop or after a car crash will use every bit of information they can to build a criminal case against you. Often, they will ask you a few questions, and the way that you answer may lead to a request for field...
by bhargavisr@findlaw.com | Oct 28, 2022 | Drug Crimes
Maybe your sister was in a car crash and needs you to pick up her prescription from the pharmacist because she can’t drive. Perhaps your spouse is at home recovering from a surgery and wants you to pick up a refill of their muscle relaxants or pain medication on...
by sushma.m@thomsonreuters.com | Sep 22, 2022 | DWI
Most people arrested for a driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense in Texas will face misdemeanor charges. A typical arrest involving a traffic stop with no injuries to others is usually a misdemeanor, but there are a few circumstances in which Texas prosecutors could...
