If you are convicted of any type of crime in Texas — misdemeanor or felony — you have the right to file an appeal. The purpose of an appeal is to determine if the initial trial that led to your conviction was carried out fairly.
If you use your car on a regular basis, chances are that you will receive a traffic ticket at some point in your life. While many road violations are minor, reckless driving is a serious offense that can wreak havoc on your life if left…
When you are arrested for a misdemeanor or felony offense, you must go through certain stages of the criminal justice system before you have a chance to enter a plea.
The State of Texas has developed its own drug classification system outside the Controlled Substances Act of 1970. Instead of schedules, it categorizes drugs into penalty groups.
Texas has strict laws regarding the possession and sale of drugs like marijuana and cocaine. Violate these laws, and you could face felony charges. If convicted, depending on the facts of your case, you could face years behind bars in the state prison
On March 1, 2017, the Misdemeanor Marijuana Diversion Program (MMDP) went into effect to reduce the strain that processing misdemeanor marijuana offenders has on the courts. If you are arrested for a marijuana related crime, contact an attorney to find out if you qualify for…
Crimes of a sexual nature are considered especially heinous, carry a stigma, and are penalized swiftly and harshly by the criminal justice system. However, sexual assault should not be confused with sexual harassment. While sexual assault is a criminal offense, sexual harassment is a civil…
If you are arrested on suspicion of committing assault, you need to secure competent legal aid as quickly as possible. Make no mistake, assault is a violent crime, and the charges you face are serious. Depending on the circumstances of your case, however, you may…
The police are sworn to protect and serve the communities they serve. Unfortunately, that’s not always what they do.
Remember that the law states the police must have reasonable cause or suspicion for pulling you over.
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is a serious offense in most states, and Texas is no different
While it’s best to consult an experienced DWI attorney for more detailed information, it can be helpful to have a general idea of what will take place during a DWI case in Texas
It’s never a good idea to drive after you have been drinking – but especially when your livelihood depends on it.
There are many ways an experienced attorney can build a defense against DWI charges, and often the defenses depend on the particular circumstances of your case
The penalties for a third DWI vary depending on the number of prior convictions you have.
Often a person who is arrested for DWI has no previous experience with the criminal justice system and is unsure about what steps to take next.
A 1st Offense DWI is considered a Class B misdemeanor, which is punishable by a fine of up to $2,000, 72 hours to 1 year in jail
In Texas, every offense for driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious matter. Even a first-time conviction may result in thousands of dollars in fines.
Drunk driving is a common criminal charge, but there are a lot of misconceptions about it.
In Texas, a DWI is Driving While Intoxicated and it is the legal term for drunk driving or driving while on drugs.