Month: February 2022

Some common defense strategies for a drunk driving charge

On Behalf of Sears Bennett Gerdes LLP | Feb 22, 2022 | Drunk Driving

Many of us have been there. We are driving around, and the dreaded lights and siren show up in our rearview mirror. You feel a pit of despair in your stomach and wonder how your life may change. Texas takes drunk driving seriously and those who are convicted face...

Do police need a warrant to search my vehicle?

On Behalf of Sears Bennett Gerdes LLP | Feb 7, 2022 | Drug Charges

The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects Texas residents from unlawful searches and seizures of any place they have a reasonable expectation of privacy. Many people mistakenly assume that this means a police officer cannot search their car for drugs...