San Antonio Legal Blog

When multiple people are taken into custody in relation to the same crime, it is important that each person remembers that he or she will have a separate case. Though someone's initial instinct may be to protect the others also facing drug charges, it may not be the best course of action. Instead, individuals may want to explore the avenues that could help them reach the best possible outcomes for themselves.

Three individuals in Texas may be deciding how to handle their separate cases after recently being arrested. Reports indicated that police officers went to a home with a search warrant for drug-related activity. When the officers arrived at the residence, there were three adults and two juveniles in the home. Authorities searched the residence and allegedly found marijuana, suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Some people may put off certain actions for as long as possible. However, a point may come when a change must take place. For some Texas residents, that could mean going through divorce as an older person. While ending the marriage may mean no longer living in an unhappy relationship, it could mean having financial concerns.

Finances are often tight for individuals during their retirement years, and a major life change like divorce could mean that their fixed income could also face a change. It could also mean that household items could be divided. If so, one or both parties could find themselves having to purchase the items that they did not end up with, which could mean making expensive purchases if one party did not end up with furniture or other similar items.

When child custody outcomes result in one parent having more time with the kids than the other, it can be difficult for the noncustodial parent. In addition to not seeing the kids as much, this parent may also have the obligation of paying child support. While most Texas parents do want to help support their children, these payments can be controversial in some cases.

For some noncustodial parents, it can be difficult to want to pay support when the custodial parent does not follow the custody arrangement. If that parent will not let the kids see the other parent or otherwise does not stick to the terms of the custody order, the noncustodial parent may feel the need to withhold child support. However, support payments are required by law, and if the parent stops paying, he or she could face legal repercussions. Instead, going back to court to address the custody issues is a wiser step.

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a common criminal offense even if people recognize that it is a dangerous habit. In fact, individuals who get arrested once for impaired driving charges could very well face arrest for the same issue again in the future, as people have a tendency to repeat their mistakes.

It is also worth noting that people who wind up with impaired driving charges may have an alcohol addiction that compromises their decision-making process and leaves them more vulnerable to these kinds of mistakes. Sadly, criminal laws don't take medical and mental health conditions into consideration when outlining the penalties that come with a charge.