You’re driving down the road thinking about the upcoming day when you suddenly approach a DWI checkpoint. While you know that you aren’t intoxicated or in danger, the surprise inspection leaves you frightened and suspicious of the officer’s intentions. Many people respond to stressful situations with the police by recording the interaction. In Texas, it…
A DUI/DWI checkpoint is a temporary roadblock created by police officers to check for signs of intoxication in drivers. Law enforcement hopes to protect others from drunk drivers with these sobriety checkpoints. Any sign of possible impairment may cause an officer to pull you over, check your blood alcohol content (BAC), and perform a field…
Having a criminal record can put you in many difficult positions with work, school, or future plans. Those with criminal records often find that their future career, education, and financial opportunities have limitations. For example, when applying for most jobs and housing, most applications ask whether you have a criminal record. Even while most employers…
When you face a DWI charge in Texas, you need to determine the severity of the offense and your possible punishments. You always have a right to a trial but in some cases, a plea bargain may be a better option. This will depend on the facts of your case, your personal preferences, and your…
Many Texas residents carry firearms within their households and sometimes on their person. Texas laws on gun rights are more lenient and give people the right to carry their firearms in certain areas. Bill HB 1927 of Texas law no longer requires residents to have a license to carry (LTC) a handgun as of September…
A Texas domestic violence charge can significantly affect your life and restrict your freedoms. The Texas Penal Code Ann. §22.01 loosely defines assault as someone who intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another person, threatens another person with bodily harm, or applies physical contact with another person while knowing they will find it…
In the last decade, marijuana and its variants have become more commonly used by American citizens. While some states within America have legalized the commercial and medical possession of the drug, Texas laws continue to only allow low doses of THC for treating intractable epilepsy and other conditions under the Compassionate Use Program (CUP). For…
Technology continues to grow as a part of our society, and many find it challenging to disconnect from the internet, even for a few hours. Social media allows us to stay in touch with friends and family all across the world without having to travel hundreds of miles. Some people even use social media as…
The right to remain silent is a vital section of the Miranda Warnings that police officers say to individuals when they’re arrested. An officer will read your protected rights, and from that moment on, anything you say can and will be used against you. In that type of situation, you can feel overwhelmed with the…
When you’re placed on probation in Texas, you are offered the opportunity to serve your criminal offense sentence in the comfort of your home. As an alternative to imprisonment, probation allows you to continue to be a community member and is usually given to those as a less severe form of punishment. Those allowed to…