Ignition interlock devices (IIDs) build on the same technology long employed by police officers to conduct chemical breath tests in the field. After its installation in a vehicle, an IID prevents someone from starting the vehicle until they pass a chemical breath...
Texas, like the rest of the country, maintains records of criminal convictions and even arrests. Such records are necessary so that police responding to incidents and judges presiding over criminal proceedings can consider someone's previous behavior. However,...
Criminal offenses involving drugs often result from addiction. They also frequently involve only a technical violation of the law, rather than intentional harm inflicted on another person. Whether you developed a chemical dependence on opioid painkillers after a car...
Domestic violence charges are among the most common violent charges brought against individuals in Texas. Domestic violence charges can result from a number of situations. Neighbors might call the police when they hear an altercation, unintentionally causing an...
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a common criminal offense that often doesn't involve a victim. Drivers can get pulled over by law enforcement or caught up in a sobriety checkpoint and face charges despite not causing any sort of crash, property damage or harm to...
If a police officer has any reason to believe you’re under the influence of alcohol, they’re sure to pull your vehicle to the side of the road to learn more. Of course, just because this happens doesn’t mean you’ll be put under arrest. There are steps you can take to...
You may have committed a crime several years ago. But now, you live your life on the straight and narrow. Yet, your former conviction may haunt you every time you apply for a job, housing or loan. If your past conduct affects your present circumstances, you may want...
When college students experience a lifestyle that is free from parental supervision for the first time, many students still behave properly. There is a portion of college students that commit various crimes, and the consequences of these actions can cost them dearly....
Criminal charges of any kind are a frightening thing. A conviction threatens your rights, future, and freedom. When you are facing criminal charges, an attorney can be your best bet to defending your name and reputation. But when is the right time to hire a lawyer?...
College can be some of the best times of your life. Unfortunately, your newfound freedom can get you into trouble if you’re not careful. If your fun times get a little too wild and you decide to drive after drinking, you may get a DWI. For many college students who...
