It is hard to tell if you have reached the legal blood alcohol content limit after going out for the evening since so many factors can impact your BAC. Some of these factors include your gender, weight, the type of alcohol you consumed, how quickly you drank and...
McKinney Criminal Defense Law Blog
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...
Going over examples of unlawful drug paraphernalia
From damage to your reputation to financial penalties and even time in jail, drug charges can have a negative impact on your life in many different ways. In fact, even seemingly minor allegations, such as the possession of drug paraphernalia, can have devastating...
The rules of DWI chemical tests in Texas
Driving while intoxicated in Texas can result in a misdemeanor DWI charge. The most common form of evidence in a DWI case is proof of blood alcohol concentration shown through chemical testing. However, there are flaws in the process. How does a chemical test work?...
Can self-defense lead to charges of domestic violence?
You have the right to defend yourself if your life is in danger. However, sometimes such circumstances might land you in a life-changing position. Misunderstandings, conflicting opinions and blatant lies could leave you facing charges of domestic violence. Having a...
The importance of obeying a protective order
If you are in possession of a protective order for domestic violence, it is important that you read it over fully and understand what it outlines. The subject of a protective order must follow its terms for the duration of the order. Violating any of the terms results...
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