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What You Should Know About Fatigued Driving Accidents
When car crashes happen in Texas, there are often common causes or causal factors that can be cited. For example, intoxicated driving and distracted driving frequently result in motor vehicle collisions. Speeding and other forms of aggressive driving are also commonly cited as causal factors in a wide range of crashes, from highway pileups… Read More »
Defenses for Juvenile Shoplifting in Texas
Children and teens can face criminal charges for committing offenses in Texas that are prohibited under the Texas Penal Code, just as adults can. While adolescents and teenagers are not the most common perpetrators of most serious violent crimes and felonies in Texas or elsewhere in the country, there are often offenders in this… Read More »
Understanding Car Accident Causes and Liability
Motor vehicle crashes occur frequently, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimating that approximately 6 million accidents happen on an annual basis. While there are various reasons that traffic crashes happen, there are some common causes to know about. Often, the party who causes a car accident due to negligent driving can… Read More »
What are the Penalties for a DWI in Texas?
If you are charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas, you can face serious penalties — even if you are a first-time offender. Not only can sentencing for DWIs be severe in Texas cases, but there are also additional penalties you may face once the terms of your sentence have been completed, depending… Read More »
How Much Time Do I Have to File a Car Accident Lawsuit in Texas?
After a serious car crash, the days and weeks after the accident are often filled with doctor’s appointments, hospital stays, and the challenges of paying your bills and supporting yourself and your family when your injuries have prevented you from working. Even in the months after a collision, trying to focus on the paperwork… Read More »
What is the Juvenile Justice System in Texas?
When a juvenile is charged with a criminal offense, their case will proceed through the juvenile justice system rather than the criminal justice system in Texas designed for adult offenders. The juvenile justice system is governed by a section of the Texas Family Code known as the Juvenile Justice Code. Judicial proceedings, appeals, and… Read More »
Your Rights in a Stop and Frisk
If the police attempt to stop you and to search your pockets or your bags, or to search your vehicle or your home, you have rights against unreasonable search and seizure under the Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution. Generally speaking, the US Supreme Court has interpreted the Fourth Amendment to require that law… Read More »
How to Prove Negligence in a Distracted Driving Lawsuit
Distracted driving is a significant source of motor vehicle crashes and injuries both in Texas and throughout the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are more than 3,100 deaths and 424,000 nonfatal injuries every year due to distracted driving, and many researchers believe that the numbers are underreported…. Read More »
How to Defend Against Arson Charges in Texas
Arson charges are taken extremely seriously in Texas, and the minimum charges will be state jail felony charges. You could be facing a more serious felony charge if certain factors apply to the case. Given the severity of arson charges, it is essential to build the strongest defense you can. What do you need… Read More »
What Causes Most Car Accidents in Texas?
Any type of motor vehicle collision in Texas can result in serious and life-threatening injuries. When a crash does happen, it often results from a driver’s careless or reckless behavior behind the wheel. If drivers exercised more care and took safety into account more often, fewer accidents would happen on Texas roads and highways…. Read More »