Here’s something to think about. Have you ever had an officer stop you for a traffic ticket and quickly use a small travel-sized mouthwash to freshen up your breath? Have you used mints containing mouthwash while you drove, or quickly used mouthwash before heading to...
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Texas woman faces gun charges after road rage incident
Road rage incidents have received a great deal of media attention over the course of the last few years. Depending on the individual circumstances of an incident, those involved could fear for their lives, ultimately prompting them to take action to defend themselves....
Pretrial diversion in Texas: Why it’s important
You may have heard about the criminal case involving Texas State Representative Poncho Nevárez, who was caught last September dropping an envelope with two grams of cocaine at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The third-degree felony possession charges...
Drunk driving accusations follow fiery Texas crash
Many different factors could ultimately result in a motor vehicle accident that is nothing more than an accident, as opposed to being caused by illegal activity. For example, an exhausted driver could be in a crash due to fatigue. However, police officers in Texas and...
Why should you have an attorney for a DWI charge?
In Texas, there are many different charges you could face if you drink and drive or are accused of doing so. Some include: Driving while intoxicated charges Felony DWI charges Vehicular assault or homicide Underage DWI (under 21) Something that many people don’t...
Texas woman pleads guilty to fraud, identity theft charges
When a person is accused of a crime, he or she likely faces multiple decisions that will need to be made with care. Despite the potential impact of the choices made, most people in Texas feel unprepared to make the necessary decisions and, in some cases, are unaware...
Understanding the Fifth Amendment
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you in court.” It is the classic line you see whenever a cop arrests someone on TV or in the movies. Yet, you may not realize that you have the right to remain silent for more than just your...
Texas man faces gun, weapons charges following search
When people read a news article about an arrest, they often do not fully consider the details that may be -- and often are -- missing in the story. In many cases, it may be easy to assume that a person accused of a crime is guilty based simply on the fact that the...
Doctor shopping may lead to misdemeanor or felony charges
Modern medicine features dozens of options for controlling pain. Some prescription medications, like opioids oxycodone and fentanyl, are highly addictive. These drugs may also have significant value on the recreational drug market. For these reasons and others, many...
What’s “voir dire” and why is it important to your criminal case?
Jurors can be one of the biggest factors in the outcome of a criminal case. Those are the people who will hear the evidence in your case if you have a jury trial and ultimately make a decision about the facts -- and whether you’re guilty of any crimes. Voir dire is...
