Persons who use or sell drugs could find themselves in legal troubles in Texas. The Lone Star State’s laws could deliver long prison sentences to persons convicted of serious trafficking offenses. Even persons arrested for possessing small amounts might end up facing jail time....
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Texas man charged with DWI after accident
A Texas man was taken into custody on suspicion of drunk driving on the night of Sept. 19 after being involved in a two-vehicle accident. After being processed at the Brazos County Jail, the 25-year-old Bryan resident secured his release by posting bonds in the amount of $6,000. ...
Seeking an expunction or sealed record in Texas
People can make poor decisions at times, and unfortunately those mistakes can follow them throughout their lives. Particularly in the case of criminal activity, a criminal record can limit a party's possibilities. However, an expunction or sealed record could aid certa...
Is Deferred Adjudication Always Better Than Straight Probation?
During the period of probation, these two sentencing alternatives are the same. Both usually mean attending meetings with a probation officer, performing community service, attending drug education or other classes, and paying fines. Both usually have the same set of generic cond...
Will Texas Relax Its Marijuana Possession Laws?
During their summer conventions, both Republicans and Democrats in the Lone Star State approved platforms which would do just that. GOP delegates approved provisions calling for the decriminalization of marijuana and the expansion of medical marijuana. The proposal endorsed redu...
DL Suspension Continues to Draw Scrutiny
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit revived a lawsuit which a Virginia district judge had dismissed due to a technicality. The lawsuit involves the practice of suspending drivers' licenses because of unpaid court fees. Critics say this practice forces people into a ...
Three Ways to Erase a Texas Criminal Record
Punishment for a criminal offense does not end once the cell doors open or the period of probation ends. In fact, sometimes the collateral consequences can be just as bad, or even worse, than the direct consequences. Even a minor criminal conviction often makes it hard to get a g...
Occupational Drivers’ License: What You Need to Know
Most people whose licenses are suspended do nothing about the issue. 75 percent of these individuals simply keep driving. The "ignore a problem and hope it goes away" approach hardly ever works and almost always results in very bitter consequences. In Texas, those consequences i...
Do you have to take a field sobriety test in Texas?
If a police officer pulls you over due to suspecting you are driving while intoxicated, he or she may ask you to step out of the car and perform a field sobriety test. The point of this test is to determine if you are drunk and deserving of an arrest for DWI. While it is always ...
DUI and DWI testing and your rights
DUI and DWI charges are serious and intended to discourage future dangerous activity. The penalties for such charges may cost drivers their driving privileges. Those looking to maintain their rights must be aware of the charges and what they entail. There are a few ke...
