In some circumstances, what may seem like an unfortunate everyday occurrence, a Texas car accident, can result in the loss of a loved one. It is important for surviving family members of victims of fatal car accidents to be familiar with the legal resources and...
Year: 2019
What is a misdemeanor charge?
There are different types and categories of criminal charges accused individuals can end up facing. Any type of criminal charge can result in an arrest record, criminal history and significant penalties and consequences, including potential incarceration and fines,...
What are battery charges?
The different types of criminal charges can sometimes be difficult to understand so it helps to understand what some of them are. Battery is a type of criminal charge an accused individual may find themselves facing which refers to the intentional touching of another...
How accused drivers can challenge field sobriety tests
One of the primary components of a drunk driving charge may be field sobriety tests. As a result, it is helpful for accused individuals to be familiar with how to defend themselves against a DWI charge and how to challenge field sobriety tests. The reality is that...
An arrest could spell trouble for people who aren’t citizens
Securing legal citizenship in the United States is far from simple. People often incur massive costs and wait many years to secure the legal right to live and work in the United States. Here in Texas, quite a few immigrants cross the border hoping for a better future,...
Knowing personal injury claim timelines is essential for victims
There are important timelines associated with a personal injury claim for damages following a car accident that car accident victims should be familiar with. Time limits on a personal injury claim for damages are referred to as statutes of limitation and if they are...
What are the ways to challenge a Breathalyzer test?
Drunk driving charges can be based on a Breathalyzer test that places the driver over the legal limit to drive. Because a Breathalyzer test can play such a significant role in a drunk driving charges, accused individuals should know how to challenge a Breathalyzer...
The importance of holding negligent drivers accountable
Negligence is an important part of personal injury law. Negligence is the legal principle that underlies liability for car accident damages and other types of damages following a serious accident. The legal process holds negligent drivers accountable when they have...
How DWI penalties such as ignition interlock devices work
There are a variety of different penalties that can be associated with drunk driving charges in Texas and some of the penalties and consequences can be harsh and costly for the accused individual. One penalty that may be assigned to an individual who has been accused...
The role affirmative defenses play in a criminal defense strategy
Knowing how to defend against criminal charges is exceptionally important for accused individuals to be familiar with. There are different criminal defense options that accused individuals should be aware of if they find themselves facing criminal charges and...