Failing a Breathalyzer test during a traffic stop is a serious matter that may affect many areas of a person's life, if it results in a conviction. However, Breathalyzers are not accurate in all circumstances, and other aspects of a traffic stop may offer...
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Penalties and consequences of drunk driving in Texas
It should not come as a surprise that the penalties associated with drunk driving charges can be significant. To help address the potential penalties and consequences accused drivers face, they should be familiar with criminal defense protections so they do not have...
Get help fighting drug charges
It may or may not come as a surprise that some of the most significant penalties accused individuals can face as part of the criminal justice system are for drug offenses. Because drug offenses can result in harsh prison sentences and steep fines, it is vital for...
What are the requirements for breathalyzer tests?
Breathalyzer tests must be in proper working order and properly maintained at the time of use to provide accurate and reliable test results. If a breathalyzer test is not properly maintained or calibrated, it may be possible to challenge the results of a breathalyzer...
Valuable search and seizure protections for accused individuals
Legal protections against unreasonable searches and seizures is one of the important rights accused individuals have and should be familiar with. If an accused individual's search and seizure protections are violated during and arrest, traffic stop or search of their...
The different types of car accident damages that can help victims
Being the victim of an unexpected car accident can throw a variety of unexpected challenges in the path of car accident victims. Fortunately, car accident victims do not have to face the harm they have suffered alone because personal injury legal resources are...
Legal protections following a fatal car accident
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...
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...