Texas is stringent on DWIs. Even a first offense comes with harsh penalties. However, you also have rights, and it's crucial that you understand what is and isn't legally required during a traffic stop. Reasonable suspicion DWI checkpoints are illegal in Texas....
Year: 2024
You don’t have to tell the police if you’ve had anything to drink
During traffic stops, police officers will often ask leading questions. They’re trying to get drivers to say the wrong thing and incriminate themselves. This is a very common practice, and it’s important for drivers to know both that it happens and that they don’t...
Underage drinking and driving in Texas
When it comes to drinking, anyone below 21 years is considered a minor in Texas. Any minor caught in possession of alcohol may pay up to a $500 fine, have their driver's license suspended for 30 to 180 days, be ordered to complete eight to 40 hours of community...
The consequences of an embezzlement conviction
Embezzlement is a white-collar crime that is often associated with corporate settings. However, it can occur in any context where individuals have access to someone else's money or property. The consequences of an embezzlement conviction are severe and multifaceted,...
Do people actually know how intoxicated they are?
When people get pulled over for drunk driving, they sometimes express confusion and remorse. They will say that they didn’t even realize that they were over the legal limit and that they were too impaired to drive safely. They may seem very surprised while being...
Plea deals: Important considerations
Plea deals seek to speed the resolution of cases without the need for a trial. They provide defendants who agree to them with a limited say in the outcome of their case. A plea deal serves as an agreement between a defendant and the prosecution. The defendant agrees...
Can you bring marijuana with you to Texas?
If you live in another state, you may have legal access to marijuana. Regardless of whether this is for medical or recreational use, you must understand that once you cross the state’s lines and enter Texas, your home state entitlements will be rendered irrelevant....
When can the Jessica Sosa Act provide immunity from drug charges?
The epidemic of fatal drug overdoses has spared no state – certainly not Texas. That’s why, in an effort to encourage people who witness or themselves experience an apparent overdose to get emergency help, many states have enacted “Good Samaritan” laws that provide...
3 things you don’t talk about on jailhouse phones
Finding yourself under arrest for domestic violence and in jail is – without any doubt – an isolating experience. It’s only natural to want to reach out to your friends or family members for some help. Just be very careful if you decide to do that over a jailhouse...