We have all seen at least one action movie with a heart pounding race scene. Perhaps the race was an impromptu highway chase or a staged event between two vehicles down a culvert or neighborhood street. Although these races are fun to watch, we can all acknowledge the...
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How Do New Braunfels Police Use Dash And Body Cameras?
Tech is all around us and helps in various aspects of our lives. This can include the need to build a defense if charged with a crime. The availability of video recordings in everything from our own cell phones to security cameras throughout most neighborhoods can...
When Is A Driver Allowed To Leave The Scene Of An Accident?
The law in Texas very clearly requires that those involved in a collision stop at the scene to check on the other people involved and then wait for police officers to arrive so that they can submit a police report about the crash. In all but the rarest of...
Are threats considered assault in Texas?
Assault is one of the most common violent charges that Texas prosecutors file against individuals. Allegations of assault can vary in severity significantly. Some people end up accused of assault because they’ve seriously injured someone else or negligently caused an...
Is It Assault To Leave A Child Alone In A Car?
Parents have a legal obligation to meet their children's basic needs and to avoid actions that would endanger their children. Any Texas parents accused of doing something unsafe can face criminal charges. For example, in recent years, the media has drawn attention to...
Can Texas prosecutors charge a DWI defendant with a felony?
There are many potential penalties that a judge could hand down in the event that someone is convicted of a driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense in Texas. Most motorists charged with impaired driving face misdemeanor charges, and the penalties that a judge may...
Is a high alcohol tolerance helpful when fighting a DWI charge?
Alcohol compromises people's decision-making ability and can lead to impulsive behavior. People have slightly different personalities while they are under the influence and often become much less inhibited. However, alcohol does not affect every person who consumes it...
Can a Sheriff Choose Not to Enforce Certain Laws?
Any time you encounter law enforcement, there’s a chance you could be meeting a sheriff. A sheriff, unlike regular police officers who often serve within city limits, is typically an elected official who serves to keep the peace and enforce criminal laws within a...
3 affirmative defenses that can work and 1 that won’t
Straightforward criminal defense involves someone responding to allegations of wrongdoing by asserting they did not break the law. There are numerous means of mounting a successful defense, from providing a compelling alibi to preventing the consideration of certain...
Can your addiction influence your criminal defense strategy?
There is a strong association between chemical dependents and criminal activity. Individuals struggling with substance abuse disorders may break the law because of their addiction. The act of consuming or obtaining their substance of choice may be a crime in itself,...

