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Headlines about Senate Bill 2320 left many Texans wondering whether a first driving while intoxicated (DWI) is now a felony. The short answer is no. Lawmakers proposed tougher penalties in 2025, but the bill never became law. The proposal nevertheless sought...
A first driving while intoxicated (DWI) arrest can bring immediate concern about driving privileges and the consequences of a criminal charge. The pressure often intensifies when there is only limited time to contest a possible license suspension. If you are facing a...
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...