After someone is convicted for breaking the law, they must often serve time behind bars. That may be fine for an adult, but growing evidence continues to indicate that it can harm young developing minds. Unfortunately, confinement is possible when a youth commits a...
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Can the police search your car during a DWI stop?
If the police suspect that you are driving while impaired, they may pull you over. During a traffic stop, the police may gather evidence. The police may ask you questions or have you take a breath test. Another way the police can gather evidence is by searching your...
Will I go to jail for drunk driving in Texas?
Texas has strict drunk driving laws. Even a first-time offense is punishable with a driver’s license suspension, a $2,000 fine and up to 180 days in jail (with three mandatory). In addition, DWI penalties significantly increase by the third offense. Sometimes, certain...
How does someone challenge BAC results?
A driver should expect to face arrest when a breath test displays a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08. The test will serve as evidence in a Texas court, but the results are potentially refutable. False positives and inaccurate breath results happen. If it turns out...
Are no-refusal laws legal?
If the police suspect that you are intoxicated while you're on the road, they might ask you to take a Breathalyzer test to assess your blood alcohol concentration. Technically, you could refuse to take the test. However, Texas is a no-refusal state, meaning that you...
The basics of ignition interlock devices in Texas
If you’ve been convicted of a drunk driving offense or otherwise had your license suspended for alcohol-related reasons, chances are good that you’ll need to install an ignition interlock device (IID) in order to regain driving privileges. In recent years, Texas has...
Juvenile justice: Do you know what to expect?
If your child has gotten into trouble with the law, you may not be sure what to expect. As a parent who is dealing with this kind of frustrating situation, it's important that you're able to get your questions answered. The juvenile justice system in Texas is...
If your child is caught dealing drugs, it’s time for a defense
Your teen has struggled throughout the last few years, but you thought that they were turning things around. They started making lots of new friends, and the friends often came to the house. Even though they'd lock themselves away in the basement, you thought that...
What should you know as a first-time offender?
When you're accused of a crime and it's your first offense, it can be a very confusing time in your life. If you've never been arrested or involved in the criminal justice system, you might not know what to do next, what to expect or even what your rights are. If...
Help children understand the dangers of addiction
As a parent, one thing you need to be aware of is the prevalence of drugs throughout the school system and community where you live. While you may not think it's much of a problem, heroin use, in particular, has been on the rise. Now is a good time to talk to your...