Mistakes are a part of life, and, unfortunately, some of those mistakes can follow us for years. In Texas, and the U.S. generally, a criminal record can affect the opportunities available to you throughout your life even if you are not convicted of a crime.
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Can You Get a DWI on a Bike in Texas?
If you are stopped for riding a bicycle, push scooter, or skateboard after consuming beer, wine, or any other alcoholic beverage, your best bet is to contact a knowledgeable defense attorney.
Can a DWI Be Expunged in Texas?
In Texas, if a person is found guilty of DWI, the conviction remains on the driver’s permanent record. It is not removed even years after the offense is committed.
Everything You Need to Know About Trespassing in Texas
If you intentionally enter a property with a posted “no trespassing” sign, or one that is designated as private property, or is fenced in or in some way clearly meant to exclude intruders, chances are you have committed the crime of criminal trespass.
Deferred Adjudication for a Texas DWI Charge
Everybody who owns or operates a motor vehicle knows that driving while intoxicated (DWI, or sometimes referred to as driving under the influence, or DUI) is against the law.
Obstruction or Retaliation Crimes in Texas
People who are charged with a crime may be angry, upset, or confused—often to the point where they want to take it out on whomever arrested them, testified against them, or informed on them.
What is a Texas Capias Warrant?
If you failed to show up for a court appearance for a traffic violation, failed to pay a fine or have violated probation, chances are you will find out the hard way just what a capias warrant is.
Here’s How a DUI Arraignment Works in Texas
Arrests for driving under the influence (DUI), including drunk driving or operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs, have dropped overall in Texas—and that’s good news.
Understanding the Different Types of Texas Misdemeanor Classifications
In Texas, there are three “degrees” of crime: Felonies, misdemeanors and infractions. Felonies are the most serious types of criminal charges, including murder, sexual assault and assault with a deadly weapon. Infractions are minor offenses, such as creating a public nuisance or jaywalking.
What Is Evading the Police in Houston, Texas?
If you do not and are charged with evading the police, the prosecution needs to prove intent: that whoever attempted to elude or evade knew what they were doing and did it on purpose.