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You don’t want to be arrested on drunk driving charges, so you buy a breath test. If you’ve been drinking, before you turn on your car, you administer the test yourself. You just want to check and make sure that you’re under the legal limit if you had a glass of wine...
Drivers often know that they should not drive under the influence, but they’ve already been drinking and they feel that they don’t have any other choice. For instance, the driver may be at a friend’s house or at the bar, and it’s time to drive home. Rather than...
If you are charged with domestic violence, can you argue you were acting in self-defense? The short answer is yes. The law allows you to protect yourself from harm, even in situations where your spouse or partner is the aggressor. That said, claiming self-defense is...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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 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...
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....
