Plano Criminal Defense Law Blog
How can a drug rehabilitation program change my life?
If you have been charged with a drug-related crime in Texas, you may feel uneasy as you await your sentencing. While you may recognize that your participation in these crimes was illegal and openly understand why you have been charged, the regret you feel may pale in...
Texas’ assault law
Assault is a very common offense. Some states and television movies may make a distinction between assault and battery. Texas, however, has no separate battery statute. All behaviors that might fall under battery in other jurisdictions are included under the offense...
The ongoing problems associated with bail
Many people in Texas arrested for and charged with criminal offenses end up being put in jail or prison immediately. These defendants must pay a cash amount in the form of bail to secure their release from custody while their case proceeds through the criminal justice...
Arrests spike for marijuana despite legalization
Many states are legalizing the medical and recreational use of marijuana. The American population on a whole has offered strong support for these new laws. Since then, several dispensaries and other weed-focused businesses have popped up in Colorado, California and...
First-time DWI defendants may now have an option to defer charges
Texas motorists faced with a driving while intoxicated offense for the first time may now have a chance of having their charge deferred. As reported by KCBD News, a new DWI law that went into effect on September 1 enables a judge to grant a deferred adjudication. This...
Defining mislaid property
Most in Plano may believe it to be easy to avoid criminal accusations. For example, in the case of theft, one simply needs to avoid taking something that does not belong to them. That definition seems pretty cut-and-dry, and for the most part, it is. Yet there are...
What are the penalties for DWI in Texas?
Being charged with a DWI is a serious offense in any state, but it is important to know the specific consequences for Texas. The consequences for being pulled over and charged with DWI depend on many factors, including how many times the driver has offended, whether...
What should I know about Texas felonies?
No matter what kind of crime you are being accused of in Texas, it is a very serious manner. People are aware that crime is typically categorized into two separate titles, depending on how serious the crime in question is. These titles are “misdemeanor” and “felony.”...
Texas penalties for DWI
When a law enforcement officer stops you in Texas for the suspicion of driving while intoxicated, you could be subject to jail time, fines and other penalties if you receive a conviction. These consequences vary based on the incident in question and whether you have...
How are underage DUIs treated?
In Texas, there is a strict enforcement of the legal drinking age. This means you could potentially get into some big trouble if you are caught driving while under the influence without being twenty-one years old yet. Zero tolerance policies and laws are in place to...
