A crossroads collision in Arlington sent a vehicle careening into a utility pole, killing the driver almost instantly. Doctors speculated that a head injury may have delivered the fatal blow. Police state that a man in a southbound Altima struck another vehicle attempting to mak...
Month: January 2020
What comes next if the police stop you on suspicion of DWI?
Given the frequency of alcohol-related vehicle crashes, the state of Texas is serious about preventing drivers from getting on the road while intoxicated. You may never have had any experience with law enforcement until an officer stops you on suspicion of driving while int...
What to Expect in a Criminal Case
If you are charged with a crime in Parker County, do not expect a dramatic courtroom showdown like the ones in movies and TV. Only about 2 percent of criminal cases go to trial. Prosecutors dismiss about 8 percent of their cases. Sometimes, prosecutors dismiss cases due to a lac...
Are DWI Roadblocks Legal in Texas?
Most states legalized DWI checkpoints in the 1990s. Generally, these checkpoints are legal, as long as they meet certain requirements. One such requirement is specific legal authorization from the state’s legislature. But according to 1994’s Holt v. State, the State Legislat...
Breaking Down Nursing Home Fall Claims
Most people go to nursing homes to receive the care and attention they need. Sadly, in many cases, things do not work out that way. Largely because of nursing home overcrowding, about 60 percent of nursing home residents sustain serious falls. A majority of these people can no lo...
Does the ALR Hearing Matter in a Parker County DWI Case?
Drivers’ license suspension is perhaps the worst collateral effect of a DWI. However, contrary to popular myth, arrest-related drivers’ license suspension is neither automatic nor mandatory. That’s assuming the defendant requests an Administrative License Revocation hearing...
