In the aftermath of a California accident involving a drunk driver that killed multiple children, the National Transportation Safety Board recommended that all new cars come with built-in technology for detecting impaired drivers. While advocates believe this...
McKinney Criminal Defense Law Blog
How may a written contract defend against theft charges?
Theft is the act of illegally taking the property of another person. However, if someone has given you property to hold on to through a legal agreement, that person should not turn around and accuse you of stealing. Sometimes a legally valid contract in Texas can...
What should I know about ignition interlock penalties?
Like the majority of US states, Texas has a number of penalties for persons that drive after consuming alcohol or drugs. One such penalty is the ignition interlock device. The purpose of the ignition interlock device is to physically prevent people from operating a...
What is a prison drone drop scheme?
Drone technology is now used for everything from delivering packages to creating elaborate sky art for major events like the Olympic Games. Unfortunately for federal agencies attempting to combat illegal drug trafficking, they are now also used to traffic drugs into...
How does DWI/Drug court work in Collin County?
A conviction for driving under the influence in Texas has the potential to lead to jail time, substantial fines and other penalties, and the same holds true when it comes to drug convictions. However, in some instances, you may be able to reduce the damage a drunk...
What constitutes an illegal search?
Dealing with a criminal charge may mean taking a look at your actions and those of the police. When mounting a defense, your attorney may want to review the details to ensure the authorities followed protocol, such as conducting a legal search. When the police want to...
What is implied consent?
Implied consent serves as a term that any driver should know and understand. Many people actually engage in implied consent in their daily lives, too. But just what does this term mean and why is it important for others to know about it? How does it apply to drivers...
Can you avoid sobriety checkpoints?
When driving along the highway, you may have come across sobriety or DUI checkpoints before. Police can set these up in most states without any warning, and they often do not have to provide alternative routes either. That does not mean you cannot take an alternative...
Determining the factors behind aggression
Aggression can become more than a social issue; it can lead to legal problems too. Social psychologists refer to any act aimed at harming a person or damaging property as aggression. For some people, these feelings can feel out of the scope of their control. For...
What are the consequences of violating your bail conditions?
Following an arrest for a criminal charge, you will attend a hearing during which the court will determine if you may post a bail payment and leave jail during your trial period. If the judge rules to let you out on bail, there will be certain restrictions by which...
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