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What is the Difference Between DWI and Commercial DWI Charges?
If you were recently stopped by a law enforcement official on suspicion of drunk driving or drugged driving, and the stop resulted in an arrest, you are now likely facing charges for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas. Under Chapter 49 of the Texas Penal Code, driving while intoxicated means either driving while “not… Read More »
What is a “Dangerous Drug” in Drug Crimes?
Facing any type of drug-related charges in Texas can be an anxiety-inducing experience. Many drug crime convictions result in jail time, even for certain misdemeanor offenses. For drug crimes charged as felony offenses, a conviction will nearly always result in a prison sentence and other penalties. As such, it is critical to have a… Read More »
How Serious is a Probation Violation in Texas?
Are you currently on probation — known as “community supervision” under Texas law — after being convicted of or pleading guilty to a criminal offense? If so, your sentence of community supervision came with a series of conditions that you are required to comply with in order to complete the terms of the sentence…. Read More »
I Was Speeding When a Drunk Driver Hit Me. Can I Still File a Claim?
Were you recently involved in a car accident that was caused by another driver, but you know you were doing something unsafe at the time the car accident happened? For example, if you were injured when a drunk driver ran a red light and struck your vehicle, you may be wondering if you can… Read More »
Delayed Car Accident Injury Symptoms
Anyone who was involved in a car accident in Texas and is considering filing a claim against the at-fault driver should understand delayed car accident injury symptoms. To receive full compensation in a civil lawsuit, it is important to ensure that you receive medical attention as soon as possible, and that your own negligence… Read More »
Seeking Compensation After a Texas Car Accident Caused by Speeding
Ever since personal motor vehicles have become common on Texas roads, speeding has been a serious issue. Driving at speeds that either exceed the posted speed limit or that are too fast to be safe under the conditions can have devastating results. Indeed, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), speeding resulted… Read More »
What Are the Differences Between Theft and Robbery in Texas?
Whether you are facing theft-related or robbery-related charges in Texas, it is critical to have a criminal defense lawyer on your side. You could be facing felony charges with either type of offense, depending on the facts of the case. Accordingly, you will want to do everything you can to avoid a conviction. Yet… Read More »
What Are the Consequences of a Computer Crime Conviction in Texas?
Are you currently facing charges for a computer-based crime in Texas? On one hand, you might be thinking that computer crimes are not as serious as other types of notable violent crimes and thus might not come with significant penalties. On the other hand, however, you may know that digital or cybercrimes are taken… Read More »
Which Types of Drivers Are Most Likely to Be Distracted?
Distracted driving is among the leading causes of serious and deadly motor vehicle crashes in Texas and throughout the country. While existing statistics reveal just how often distracted driving is a causal factor in accidents, it is also important to know that these numbers are likely underreported since there is not a clearcut way… Read More »
Can I Get My Drug Crime Record Expunged?
If you were arrested for a drug offense in Texas, or if you were convicted of a drug charge, you may be experiencing difficulty with your current job search, child custody matters, and related issues even though you were either acquitted or served out the terms of your sentence completely. Given the ways that… Read More »