When parents get the call that their teen has been arrested or accused of a crime, they are often shocked. They never thought that their child would do something like this, and they can't imagine what would have pushed them to break the law. It may even be a minor...
Criminal Defense
The role of field sobriety tests in a DWI traffic stop
Many driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges in Texas are the result of traffic stops. Sometimes, drivers fail chemical tests after causing crashes and get arrested. Much of the time, it is a police officer's suspicion that ultimately leads to DWI charges. When an...
What if you see a drug checkpoint sign in Texas?
Say you’re driving back from visiting some friends elsewhere in Texas when you see a sign on the side of the road. It says that you’re approaching a drug checkpoint, so you need to be prepared to stop. You’re surprised. You already know that Texas doesn’t even use...
Dabs may be trendy, but they are extra risky in Texas
Marijuana users are quick to provide a list of the benefits of using concentrates or extracts instead of the natural-state drug. For example, marijuana concentrates are multiple times stronger than the natural-state version of the drug, meaning that a much smaller...
How have knife laws changed in Texas?
Texas is a state with strong legal protections for those who own firearms and other weapons. While many people use knives for sport and their employment in Texas, there are still a few laws that restrict knife possession. Until recently, Texas had an extensive list of...
Zero tolerance means the 0.08% BAC limit doesn’t always apply
A blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% is the legal limit for most drivers in Texas and across the United States. You can be arrested on DWI charges below this, but it’s used as a benchmark by which intoxication can be assumed. If you’re below that number, you...
Jail time for young offenders just makes future crime more likely
When young offenders get jail sentences, the hope is that they will either be reformed during their time behind bars or that they’ll at least avoid committing offenses that will lead to arrest in the future because they don’t want to go back. Whether as a deterrent or...
Drunk driving penalties in Texas
People often don’t realize how serious the penalties are for drunk driving in Texas. It’s imperative that anyone who’s accused of drunk driving speak to their attorney to learn about what options they have so they can determine what defense strategy they’re going to...