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...
Year: 2022
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...
What makes a DWI a felony in Texas?
Per Texas law, the state can charge you with driving under the influence if, when an officer stops you, your blood alcohol concentration level is %.08 or greater, you have any level of a controlled substance in your system, or you were impaired in any way by alcohol...
Could drug court help you avoid jail or prison?
A Texas drug charge can affect many areas of your life, including your finances, your ability to hold down a job and even your personal or familial relationships. However, if your drug offense was not a violent one and you have a genuine desire to overcome your...
What recent federal legislation helps fight drunk driving?
The federal infrastructure bill in 2021 included legislation that will help fight drunk driving. A provision to change vehicle requirements for new manufacturing could drastically reduce DWIs. Mothers Against Drunk Driving cheered the requirements in the bill,...