Motor vehicle accidents are a common occurrence in the Lone Star State. In fact, according to the Texas Department of Transportation, there was a reportable car crash every 56 seconds in 2019 alone. Injury-causing accidents happened approximately every two and a half...
Month: February 2022
What types of evidence are used in a Texas DWI trial?
A DWI case only goes to trial if a person pleads not guilty. Then the trial process begins with jury selection. Every DWI case is different, but there are some forms of evidence used in most cases. Test results Officers use two types of tests to determine a person's...
What can cause the dismissal of criminal charges?
Few things in life are scarier than facing criminal charges. After all, if prosecutors have charged you with violating state or federal law, you eventually may lose your freedom. You may also have to deal with the many negative consequences that come with having a...
Texas first offender programs for drug crimes
Non-violent criminal offenders in Texas have improved their chances of turning their lives around in recent years. This is thanks to legislation like the First Offender Programs. As a first-time offender, you have the right to pursue a career and live a stable,...
Traffic accidents involving pedestrians and bicyclists
If you like to ride a bicycle on the road or you regularly walk near traffic, it is critical to understand the risks you face. As a pedestrian or bicyclist, you become especially vulnerable if a car hits you. In comparison to those riding in vehicles, the chances of...