When a person is facing violent charges, they may be concerned about the penalties that a court could impose in the event of conviction. They should also consider the collateral consequences that may arise post-conviction, as doing so can help to inform their defense...
Facing criminal charges in Texas can be a very frightening experience. Texas is well known for imposing strict penalties for a variety of different criminal infractions, ranging from drug offenses to violent crimes. Those who get arrested for the first time often...
A criminal record can have negative implications for someone's future. Employers, educational institutions and even landlords perform background checks when making decisions about someone. A person who has had limited exposure to the criminal justice system in Texas...
Both acts of interpersonal violence and intentional intimidation may lead to assault charges under Texas state law. While assault may not be as serious as homicide, it is a violent crime that can have lasting implications for someone's employment and housing...
You can certainly be arrested on DWI charges at any time of the year. The ramifications can be very severe in Texas. It’s important to remember that impairment can result from alcohol, but it can also come from other substances, even legal prescription medications....
The average adult in Texas would agree that driving while intoxicated DWI charges are not as serious as a violent offenses. Many DWI charges involve technical infractions, and therefore people perceive them as victimless crimes. A person got pulled over by the police...
When a police officer pulls you over because they suspect you are drunk, their goal is to gather evidence that proves their suspicions. They will ask you questions and have you step out of the vehicle to help them affirm that you are likely under the influence. A...