After drinking with friends or just enjoying a night out with someone special, you know you need to “sober up” before getting behind the wheel. If you are like many others, you may reach for the coffee, thinking if you drink enough, it will reduce your blood alcohol...
In stressful situations, people respond in different ways. It doesn’t get more stressful than car accidents. In such a scenario, adrenaline tends to be pumping and the fight or flight reasons kick in. What if a person’s reaction is to leave the scene of an accident?...
There are multiple different degrees of drug offenses that someone could end up accused of in Texas. Generally, possession offenses are the least severe, with allegations of trafficking or manufacturing often carrying more significant penalties. The state considers...
Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or other drugs or driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a criminal offense. As stated by the Texas Department of Transportation, you are legally drunk when your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is at or above 0.08%. But you...
It is against the law to drive while under the influence of mind-altering substances, even those that are legal to use. Texas police officers will arrest you if you have drugs or alcohol in your system after you get into a car crash or if you drive very poorly because...
If you are charged with a crime, the court may release you on bail during the trial period. Basically, bail allows you to leave jail and carry on with your life pending the outcome of your case. However, it is important to understand that bail is not automatic. Here...
The police and prosecutors are fond of DNA evidence. If they find traces of your DNA on something, they may believe it proves you committed the crime. Yet, it is not as clear-cut as they might suggest. Here are some of its weaknesses: 2 example of DNA...
Picking up a drunk driving charge will lead to serious short-term and long-term consequences. Firstly, you will get a criminal record. That can affect all sorts of areas of your life. Secondly, you will face penalties such as fines and license suspension. Therefore,...
Prosecutors love an eyewitness. They know that the mere prospect of someone who is prepared to stand up in court and point the finger at you can be enough to secure a conviction. They know a plea deal will seem far more attractive to you if they have an eyewitness...
Being accused of a crime can put you in a very awkward situation. Once you know you are under investigation for a crime, it is important to understand that anything you do will potentially impact the direction and outcome of your case. If you are under criminal...