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Is it safe to flush unused medications?
Prescriptions are only valid temporarily. Once your prescription is no longer active, it is illegal for you to retain any unused portion of the medication. If you have a prescription medication that you no longer need, you have a responsibility to dispose of it...
Complicating factors in a DWI case
If you or someone in your family was recently arrested for and charged with an impaired driving offense in Texas, you will want to learn more about the laws governing these situations and the potential outcomes if a conviction results. From the loss of driving...
Can I get a DWI for over-the-counter medication?
It has happened to almost every driver. You fall ill the night before and decide to take medication to alleviate the symptoms or sleep better. The label warns that it might make you drowsy or otherwise impaired, but you are not worried because you intend to go to bed....
Don’t let dishonest witnesses derail your criminal defense
If you or a loved one has been changed with a criminal offense, then you're probably worried about what the future has in store. There's a lot on the line in these matters, after all, including your freedom and your reputation. One of the most frustrating things about...
Texas judge killed in collision involving alleged drunk driver
Traffic accidents involve people from all walks of life. Some victims are rich, some are famous, but most are ordinary people who were in the wrong place at the wrong time. Even a judge’s robes may not be adequate protection against the damages caused by a drunk...
The elements of criminal trespass in the state of Texas
As a parent, you worry about the wellbeing of your children like any other parent in Texas. This also means that you have concerns about your child’s conduct and how it could impact them now and in the future. Of course, you worry that your teenager may be compelled...
Domestic violence convictions have long-lasting consequences
Some people in the Edinburg and McAllen areas may think that if they get charged with a crime related to domestic violence, it is easier just to plead guilty to get the charge taken care of. After all, many people may see a family fight as just a lapse in judgment...
Underage drinking and driving in Texas
In our state, drunk driving is called driving while intoxicated or DWI, but DWI laws are different for those underage. Maybe, a teenage drinker does not feel drunk, or even intoxicated. Maybe, that same teenage drinker is then pulled over, and blows a 0.03 blood...
Do I have to take a Breathalyzer test if asked?
You might be driving home after a few drinks at a party when you see red and blue lights flashing in your rearview mirror. You pull over, hoping the police will drive by your vehicle in pursuit of another motorist. Unfortunately, no, they stop behind you and the next...
What penalties can I face in Texas for a DWI?
The penalties and consequences for driving while intoxicated (DWI) can be significant in Texas for drivers who are pulled over a charged with a DWI. As a result, accused drivers should understand what they are facing and how to defend themselves against DWI charges....
