Like many other states, Texas uses zero-tolerance laws for minors. These laws pertain to the use of alcohol. In this context, a minor is someone who is under 21 years old. This is worth noting because the term is often used to refer to those who are under 18. But it...
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Year: 2023
How reliable is eyewitness testimony?
When we think of criminal trials, one thing that comes to mind is the use of eyewitness testimony. It may be due to the dramatic part in shows and movies when the witness on the stand points to the defendant as the one who committed the crime. Eyewitness testimony...
2 of the most common driving distractions
Humans aren’t really designed to travel at high speeds. Thus, driving is an activity that takes us out of our comfort zone. Whether we realize it or not, our brains are making major decisions every second that impact our safety. It goes without saying then that...
Can you face a drunk driving charge if you aren’t driving?
In Texas, drunk driving refers to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Intoxication means you don’t have the normal use of mental or physical faculties due to the consumption of alcohol, a controlled substance, a drug, a dangerous drug, a combination of those...
Can a driver refuse a breathalyzer test in Texas?
Different factors contribute to driving while impaired (DWI) or under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or other drugs. These include believing you can hold your liquor or being uncertain about leaving your car in an unfamiliar location. If you choose to drive, the...
What is a preliminary alcohol screening device?
A preliminary alcohol screening device and a Breathalyzer are both used to measure a person's blood alcohol content, but they differ in terms of their intended purpose, accuracy and use in law enforcement. Anyone who’s facing drunk driving charges should understand a...
Impaired driving with a minor in the car is a serious offense
It can be understandably easy to brush off the knowledge that you’re facing drunk driving charges if you’ve never been accused of wrongdoing before – but the charges are serious. While it is true that driving with just a little too much alcohol in one’s system is...
Will coffee sober you up after drinking?
If you find that you’ve been drinking enough that you’re too impaired to drive, you may still need to get your car home from the bar or from a friend’s house, even though driving it yourself would be unsafe. You don’t want to get a cab, because you’d have to leave...
What are the penalties for a first-time DWI conviction?
The driving while intoxicated (DWI) statute in Texas prohibits anyone from driving when alcohol or other mind-altering substances have impaired their ability to operate a vehicle safely. The law also establishes a per se limit for the amount of alcohol in someone's...
4 common examples of tax evasion
Many taxpayers dread tax season since they either despise the preparation process or the tax bill they owe. Though some people accept the responsibilities that come with filing and paying taxes, others resort to illegal means to shirk their tax duties, aka tax...