If you get into a serious car accident, you may initially think that you avoided significant injury. You may climb out of the car and wait for emergency crews to arrive, thinking only about how lucky you are. But are you? Or are you actually experiencing serious...
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Year: 2022
Don’t treat child abuse cases like they are black and white
Someone either mistreated a child or they didn't, right? To many people, however, the law in Texas leaves more to the interpretation of police and prosecutors than people realize. An individual does not necessarily need to cause physical harm to a child through abuse...
How taking some medications may lead to a DWI
It’s not uncommon to take a prescription or OTC (over-the-counter) medication before heading out for the day. However, before jumping behind the wheel, it’s important to consider how those medications may affect you. Some medicines, even common ones sold at the...
Why growing marijuana in Texas is a very dangerous act
Some people call marijuana "weed" because of how quickly and aggressively the plant grows. The government spends millions of dollars every year eradicating wild marijuana plants growing because birds have dropped the seeds somewhere or people planted them in public...
When can the evidence against you be suppressed?
Did you know that not all evidence against you may be admissible in court? It is possible to suppress evidence if the police violated your constitutional rights when getting the evidence or if they made legal mistakes in handling it. Suppressed evidence will be...
Why might you get accused of a DWI while parked
You may have thought driving home after getting drinks with friends was a good idea. By the time you got into your car, you realized you were too drunk to drive. The steering wheel looked more like a figure eight than a circle, so you stopped to consider your options....
Are field sobriety tests accurate, and can you defend against them?
It’s a possibility that you could be asked to perform field sobriety tests if you are pulled over under suspicion of a DUI. Field sobriety tests are helpful to officers because they help identify if a person is able to follow directions or perform basic tests, like...
What is money laundering?
Money laundering is illegal, and “washing” money can get you into serious trouble if you're caught. This is often a major plot point on criminal TV shows, so people tend to know about the term, but you may not fully be aware of what is meant when someone says that...
Challenging your breathalyzer test results
Many people think that breathalyzer test results are infallible and that their case is as good as closed if they failed their breath test. However, these devices are not always correct, and they could exaggerate the level of alcohol in your system. You may end up...
In most fatal truck accidents, you are the one who is at risk
Fatal truck accidents have been climbing. Between 2009 and today, there's been an increase of about 52%. These truck accidents can impact anyone, from all walks of life. Whether you're driving to school, commuting to work or just heading to a friend's house, you...