When The Cops Are Talking To You,
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Assault charges may follow threatening or violent behavior. Under Texas state statutes, people can sometimes face assault charges even if no actual injuries resulted from an altercation with another person. Simple assault is typically a Class C misdemeanor offense,...
Drunk driving laws are not static. Legislatures revise statutes, agencies update administrative rules and courts interpret how those rules apply in real cases. Staying up to date is not only about avoiding penalties. It is about protecting your license, your...
Motorists might face driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges because of their involvement in a collision. They might get arrested after a traffic stop, even if an officer pulls them over for an unrelated issue. Often, poor driving contributes to the DWI arrest. Police...
You may face criminal conspiracy charges in Texas if you are accused of agreeing with one or more people to commit a felony and taking action that demonstrates a clear intent to proceed with the agreement. The offense does not even need to be completed for you to be...
Yes, just intentionally making a threat that the other person believes is genuine can result in assault charges in Texas. This is important to note because many people assume that it is only assault if physical contact is made. But the reality is that someone can be...
This seems to be in the news a lot right now, so here is a quick guide to the difference between insanity and competency under Texas law. Very simply put, a defendant is “incompetent” when he is not capable of understanding the legal system or assisting in his own...
Facing criminal charges is an inherently overwhelming situation. As a result, people generally experience panic, fear and uncertainty after an arrest or learning that they are under investigation. Concerns about jail time, employment, family relationships and personal...
Most people do not set out to knowingly drive over the speed limit. While there are certainly some who know they are over the limit and proceed to drive anyway, most drivers try to avoid the risk of a DWI. You will often see people at events and bars trying to gauge...
The phone call every parent dreads often starts the same way: “Something happened, and I got arrested.” In that moment, it is natural to focus on the criminal charge —what it means, what happens next and how to protect your child. But for college students, an arrest...
The consequences of a drug possession charge in Texas can increase sharply if your alleged offense occurs in a designated drug-free zone. While prosecutors must still prove the required intent for the underlying drug charge, the location can trigger additional...
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