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.
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.
If you are issued a summons, it’s crucial that you attend court at the date and time specified. Failing to do so means you will lose your case by default, and if it is a criminal case, the court will likely issue a warrant for…
Not only can you face heavy fines for driving without a license or a suspended or revoked license, if you are pulled over and nobody in the car has a valid driver’s license, your car will be impounded and you will be taken to jail.
When a person holds another person captive against their will without proper authority, it is called false imprisonment. Kidnapping is the best-known type of false imprisonment and it is a serious criminal offense that carries heavy charges for people who are convicted.
Not all criminal acts are the same. In Texas, criminal offenses are classified into three categories—infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. These categories are based on the severity of the offense, and the punishments for each type of crime vary.
If you are arrested in Texas, you will be taken to the local police station for booking. At that point, a judge will set a court date and decide the terms of your bail order.
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas can be a very serious offense that can affect your life for years to come. It carries punishments that include steep fines, loss of license, and in some cases, even jail time.
If you are caught and charged with the possession of drug paraphernalia in Texas, it is a serious crime with real consequences, and you should contact an attorney as soon as possible.
A felony is the most serious category of crime and being convicted could mean facing jail time, heavy fines and penalties that will likely affect you for the rest of your life.
Being arrested by the police can be a traumatic experience. Nobody wants to be brought to jail and have their freedom taken away.
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas is a serious offense. Not only does it carry harsh penalties such as the loss of license, heavy fines, and possible jail time, in most cases, if you are convicted of DWI in Texas it will stay on your…
Every year thousands of Americans are injured or killed in automobile accidents caused by drunk drivers. Because the consequences of drunk driving are tragic, most states have harsh penalties for people who are found to be intoxicated behind the wheel.
If you have been convicted of DWI in Texas, you will likely have to have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in your vehicle. This device effectively functions as a breathalyzer, detecting whether or not you have alcohol in your system before you can start…
As with most criminal offenses, the penalties for DWI leading to someone’s death vary greatly depending on the unique circumstances of the offense and whether or not the individual has a prior criminal record.
Being detained by police does not necessarily result in being placed under arrest. This is important because there is a significant distinction between the two, especially with regard to your rights. Knowing the difference between detention and arrest can help you protect your rights while…
Before we discuss the legality of stop and frisk in Texas, it’s important to understand what stop and frisk actually means. A frisk occurs when a police officer pats down an individual’s outer clothing in search of a weapon.
DWI Probation is similar to other types of probation in that the person who is convicted of DWI is placed under community supervision in lieu of jail time. Certain DWI offenses require minimum jail sentences, however. As such, these minimum sentences will need to first…
If a warrant has been issued, it is important to take immediate action. The sooner you are proactive, the better your chances of avoiding arrest.
In Texas, the penalties for drunk driving are severe. Depending on the details of your arrest, you could face steep fines, a license suspension, and jail time. Furthermore, you may be charged with a misdemeanor or felony crime. And certain behaviors can increase the penalties…