While going over the financial cost of the charge for driving while intoxicated that you recently received, have you thought about how it affects other areas of your life? Understanding the stakes helps you develop a strategy that allows you to maintain control of...
If you have a serious car accident, you may expect to suffer many different injuries. For example, you may develop whiplash, break bones or even experience paralysis. If a member of your family sustains a life-altering injury, you may also have loss of consortium....
Human trafficking and human smuggling convictions require proof an individual engaged in a particular type of wrongful conduct. The two charges might appear similar, but differences between them may make it harder for a prosecutor to secure a conviction. To convict on...
If you are facing DWI charges, you likely have a number of different issues to take into consideration. For example, you need to think about your future, such as the impact these allegations could have on your career, as well as the potential financial impact of the...
The goal of law enforcement when officers suspect someone is guilty of driving while intoxicated is to gather as much evidence as possible. They want the prosecution to have the proof necessary to secure the conviction of someone who drives impaired. However, the...
Participating in a court trial following your criminal charges is stressful enough. Feeling as though court officials have acted negligently or have discriminated against you can deepen your worry for the future. Under the United States Constitution, you have the...
If you have experienced a serious injury, you may be facing weeks, months or years of recovery: possibly even permanent disability. In addition to medical bills, you may have to take time off work, or even stop working entirely. Whether your injury is the result of an...
Realizing that you cannot drive because of your DWI charge can cause frustration to say the least. Depending on the seriousness of your offense, a license suspension could last for several months in Texas and up to a year in some cases. With the implementation of...
A person convicted of a sex crime in Texas may be ordered to register as a sex offender. Participation in the state's sex offender registry program entails many things, including the requirement to provide certain information to the program. Failure to comply with all...
Border states such as Texas experience a significant number of non-citizens arriving every day. With immigration issues becoming a prominent part of local and national platforms, a conviction of bringing in or harboring certain aliens can change your life and affect...