Anyone who goes out for a night on the town should ensure that they have a way to get home if they’re going to consume alcohol. Sometimes, people don’t realize that they can’t operate their vehicle safely so they drive home. If a crash happens in that situation, the...
Waco Texas Legal Blog
Did bipolar disorder lead to your financial crimes?
Fraud, embezzlement, Ponzi schemes and other white collar crimes are usually tied to a financial motive. Defendants are often accused of being arrogant and greedy – but they may really be suffering from a serious mental illness. If you or your loved one has been...
Choosing the right jury, and approaching it correctly, matters
If you are facing charges and will go to trial, something to understand is how a jury is chosen and what you can do to help make the jurors see you in a positive light. To begin with, Texas has specific qualifications jurors must meet. These include being at least 18...
What are the collateral consequences of a DWI conviction in Texas?
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious mistake that you do not want to make. Such behavior can expose you and other road users to immense risks. Regardless of your experience behind the wheel, it is ill advisable to operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated....
What is a white collar crime?
When most people think of crimes, they think of things like murder or drug charges. They may not realize that there’s an entire group of crimes that are known as white collar crimes because they’re most likely to affect those in administrative or management positions....
What you should know about a third-offense DWI
One drunk driving charge is bad enough, so most people avoid making the same mistake twice. But what if you do keep making the same mistake over and over again? What if you’re now charged with a DWI for the third time The potential penalties if you're convicted are...
3 ways the Fifth Amendment protects criminal defendants
Many American adults don't really understand the different Constitutional Amendments included in the Bill of Rights. They know that many of these civil rights impact what happens to those accused of crimes but couldn't tell you which Amendments specifically apply in...
What are mitigating circumstances in a criminal case?
Criminal cases aren’t over when the jury comes in with a verdict. In many cases, a guilty verdict will just start the next phase of the trial. For the defense, a conviction usually means focusing (at least for a while) on mitigation. Mitigation is the process of...
Could a fight with your spouse lead to a weapons charge?
The state government in Texas has many rules that help protect your right to own a firearm as a citizen of the United States. However, the state still arrests and prosecutes people for firearm offenses when they violate certain state or federal rules. Many people...
Is the evidence against you admissible in court?
A lot is at stake if you have been charged with a serious criminal offense, including your freedom. That’s why it pays to carefully examine all aspects of your case, including the admissibility of evidence against you. Challenging the admissibility of the evidence...
