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The police will happily ignore some of your basic rights if you don't know to assert them during an encounter. The law doesn't always side with those who make mistakes when interacting with the police. Generally speaking, police officers can lie to and manipulate...
As someone accused of a criminal offense, you likely worry about the case the prosecution will bring against you in court. Thankfully, your rights as a defendant include the right of discovery. You and your attorney should receive a full accounting of all of the...
Being accused of domestic violence can restrict your freedoms. In some cases, these accusations may affect your right to possess a gun. General laws Like other accusations of violent crimes, allegations of domestic abuse can restrict many rights. But Texas laws...
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a crime in Texas, and it is a common offense. People get arrested after they cause crashes or during targeted traffic stops. However, officers need more than just their claim that you drove poorly to arrest you and convince a...
In Texas, certain legal terms have become so commonplace that people are accustomed to hearing them. One is the arraignment. With an arraignment, it is imperative to know what happens and how it can impact the case. According to state law, any felony after which a...
When police officers arrest you and then a prosecutor charges you with a crime, you have to choose whether to plead guilty to the alleged offense or to defend yourself. Even people who maintain that they have not broken the law will sometimes plead guilty to criminal...
If you are a commercial vehicle driver in Texas who has been accused of drunk driving, you may be facing a variety of potential penalties and consequences including the potential loss of a commercial driver license (CDL). Truck drivers should be familiar with the...
Being arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs in Texas can happen to almost anyone. This is a major difference between people who are arrested for theft or violent crimes and someone who might have had an alcoholic beverage and gotten behind...
It’s an unfortunate truth that unpaid traffic tickets can sometimes result in arrest warrants. A seemingly small and insignificant traffic offense can lead to a huge fine and possible jail time if you do not resolve the issue in a timely manner. If you have learned...
When a person is arrested on criminal charges in Texas, there will be fear and worry about the future. Depending on the charges, a conviction can result in a litany of consequences. That may include jail time and fines. In addition, a person with a criminal record can...
