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You see it in many movies: the arrested person demanding "one phone call." But what does that right actually guarantee when booked into a local jail in Texas? The reality of communication from jail is far more restrictive than the screen suggests. Initial right to a...
The decision to sleep in your car instead of driving while impaired might feel like the right call, but Texas law does not always see it that way. Simply being behind the wheel can still result in serious DWI charges that carry the same penalties as if you had been...
There is a strong correlation between substance abuse issues and criminal activity. Quite a few people accused of crimes have some kind of substance abuse disorder. They may self-medicate to deal with personal trauma, such as a history of child abuse. Others may have...
This weekend, many people in Texas and throughout the country will be hosting or attending parties in honor of the new year ahead. As you celebrate and ring in the new year, you might decide to imbibe in champagne or some other alcoholic beverage. It’s best to...
Lawmakers passed a new law in Texas that many people believe will help resolve a problem where the police have detained pedestrians and charged them with Class C misdemeanor crimes. Prior to HB 1277, it would be illegal for you to walk on a road in Texas, unless no...
Being arrested and charged with a crime in Texas places a lot at stake, including the freedom of the accused individual. A guilty verdict can change a person’s life from that point onward. A prison sentence could result, which could cause a loss of a job, and such...
Texas law states that a person engages in “deadly conduct” when he or she uses a weapon in a reckless, threatening or dangerous way. This is not exclusive to the use of firearms, although they are most often associated with these types of criminal charges. In fact, a...
Many Texas college students are celebrating spring break this week. Some of them, unfortunately, might wind up in an ambulance or the back of a police car before returning to school. Spring break parties sometimes get out of hand; those who don’t want to suffer...
Penalties for drunk driving in Texas may include substantial fines, suspension or revocation of driving privileges or even jail time. A conviction does not necessarily prohibit a defendant from driving. In some cases, the court might order an individual convicted of...
When you drive in Texas, you're expected to know and adhere to state traffic laws. In certain situations, traffic laws and the criminal justice system may intersect. This would be the case if an officer pulls you over in a traffic stop and you wind up facing a DUI...