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....
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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...
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...
Young people are often more impulsive
As a parent, you've often talked to your child about avoiding criminal behavior and following the law. But you’ve probably worried that they'll be arrested at some point for breaking the law, whether it's something simple like a DWI charge or something more serious...
How viable is a self-defense claim against assault charges?
An aggravated assault is a serious offense with dire consequences. In Texas, you could be looking at a second or first-degree felony, depending on the circumstances of your charges. A conviction could see you spend at least two years in jail, with a maximum sentence...
Could prescription drugs lead to a DWI?
You don't drink, so you've never really considered getting a DWI. You've never driven while you're impaired. It's not even that you're trying to be careful or safe, but just that you don't enjoy alcohol, so it's never really been an issue for you. But what if you're...
College kids may face criminal peer pressure
Your child never got in trouble with the law when they lived at home. They were a model student in high school, and they never used drugs or alcohol as far as you know. However, they're now heading off to college. You're not going to have as much of a direct impact on...
Why is wire fraud a federal and not a state offense?
Most forms of theft result in state charges for the person accused of taking someone else's property. Shoplifting, burglary and even armed robbery will often lead to state charges, although some people will face federal charges or theft crimes. Wire fraud charges are...
Do Texas motorists need to fear sobriety checkpoints?
Texas is not a state known to be soft on crime. However, it does place major emphasis on an individual’s rights and liberties. Therefore, Texas drivers don’t have to worry about getting caught up in the dragnet of a sobriety checkpoint. So, what exactly are these...
Jurisdiction? Venue? Why do they matter?
If you’re facing serious criminal charges, your defense may include a lot of legal wrangling over issues that don’t sound familiar. Learning as much as you can about how the criminal justice system works can help you be more proactive in your own defense. A good...