Many parents adopt the “tough love” approach when their teens enter the justice system after an arrest on drug charges. For example, they may feel their child will only learn a lesson by living with the consequences of their actions. Tough love may help in some...
Someone accused of a drug offense in Texas faces major consequences in the event of a conviction. Texas law treats and assortment of different drug offenses as felonies, even in cases of possession sometimes. A guilty plea or conviction for a felony drug offense can...
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...
The winter holidays are filled with family gatherings – and family gatherings are supposed to be occasions for creating lasting memories and bonding. Unfortunately, given your previous experiences with some of your extended relatives, you’re already concerned that...
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 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...
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...
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...
Substance abuse often has a causative relationship with criminal prosecution in Texas. Police officers can arrest anyone who possesses banned drugs like methamphetamine or Molly, and they can also arrest anyone who seems to have abused controlled prescription...
All too often, teenagers break the law due to peer pressure. This is often why parents are very surprised when they get a call from the police. They never assumed their child would do anything like this, and it seems very out of character for them. Peer pressure can...