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It is natural, and perhaps even reasonable, for someone to fixate on the criminal consequences of a pending charge in Texas. The state has a reputation for imposing harsh penalties, and any criminal charge can lead to serious consequences for someone who has been...
Once you have attracted the attention of law enforcement, you probably worry most about possible incarceration, especially if you expect severe charges. Unfortunately, your anxiety and concern can make you behave in a manner that might worsen your legal circumstances....
When the authorities are trying to solve a crime involving a firearm, they can sometimes trace a bullet that was fired back to a specific gun. They can determine that that was the exact gun used in the event. This can often help them connect the gun to subsequent...
A bump stock is a device that you can fit on a semi-automatic rifle. When the rifle fires, the recoil pushes back against the stock. The bump stock then pushes the gun forward again. This causes it to fire another time in rapid succession. The goal of these stocks is...
When facing a criminal charge, you may want the court to hear your story from you, not from the prosecutor or by reading the police report. Mitigation is a humanizing approach that most people employ before a judge determines a sentence. Below are circumstances that...
Have you ever considered buying yourself a personal breathalyzer? When you compare their price to the cost of a ticket for driving while intoxicated (DWI), it can appear to be a no-brainer. Unfortunately, it is not that simple and relying on a personal breath-testing...
It's quite common for people to assume that it is not feasible to successfully defend against a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge in Texas. These cases often seem open-and-shut to members of the public, especially given that police officers often conduct field...
For numerous convictions in Texas, particularly serious ones, the potential punishment is a lengthy jail term. Criminal cases are rarely straightforward and there are often mitigating circumstances. In some scenarios, the wrong person can even be charged and...
One important thing to remember is that you usually have to give the police permission to enter your home. Simply being a member of the police force does not grant them that right. You can still have a right to privacy within your house and they need to get your...
After someone commits a first-time DWI offense, they can apply and get approval for a pretrial intervention program. Per Texas Government Code Gov’t Section 76.011, a person taking part in a pretrial intervention program is under supervision for two years or less. In...
