Driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges in Texas can cause a host of challenges for the accused. A conviction might cost them their driving privileges and could lead to incarceration. Judges can impose large fines or order probation. Additionally, people have to...
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How high school bullying could lead to reactive abuse and assault charges
For a high school student dealing with bullying, school may feel like a prison. Every day that they attend class, they may face harassment or worse. Classmates may call them names, intimidate them, physically harm them and make their life miserable. Parents often can...
Does your teen driver know what to do during a DWI traffic stop?
Getting pulled over by law enforcement can be nerve-wracking at any age, but it is often especially so for young drivers. Unfortunately, most teen motorists do not realize how easy it is to say or do something to make the stop worse, especially if they are nervous. If...
You could end up supporting a child after driving drunk in Texas
One of the risks a person assumes when they get behind the wheel after having a few drinks or using drugs is that they’ll cause a crash that seriously injures or kills others – or themselves. The typical criminal charge in Texas for causing a fatal crash while under...
What types of crimes are likely to result in a re-offense?
The police in Texas arrest people for a broad range of different criminal offenses. Often, those arrested and charged with a crime will plead guilty. They hope for lenience from the courts and want to leave the mistake that led to their arrest in their past as soon as...
Can self-defense be argued in a domestic violence case?
Being accused of domestic violence can be devastating, to say the least. Even if you are not convicted, a domestic violence claim can ruin your reputation and threaten other aspects of your life, like your career and/or your relationship with certain loved ones. If...
Could a field sobriety test be wrong?
The police may pull over a vehicle if there is reasonable suspicion that a driver is drunk. For example, the police may have seen a driver swerving between lanes, running lights or driving aggressively. During a traffic stop, the police will attempt to gather evidence...
Reasonable suspicion in drunk driving cases
Reasonable suspicion and probable cause are two concepts that come into the picture during drunk driving traffic stops. While they may sound similar or interchangeable, these concepts are vastly different. In the simplest terms, reasonable suspicion is a standard that...
Helping a loved one suffering from addiction who does not want help
It is common for people, young and old, who suffer from addiction to deny they have a problem and refuse treatment. Sometimes, this can go on for years, leaving family members feeling hopeless and disheartened. In these cases, there are some things you can do. In...
Signs your teen has fallen in with the wrong crowd
Having a child is the most rewarding experience for parents. That being said, it doesn’t come without challenges, particularly when children reach their teenage years. This is also a difficult period for the child. There’s a lot of pressure on kids to succeed in...