When The Cops Are Talking To You,
You Should Be Talking To Me.
Texas law enforcement rely on field sobriety tests to make DUI arrests. A field sobriety test result may feel like condemning evidence. But is it enough to convict you of DUI? Today we will answer this question. We will look at whether a court can use field sobriety...
The Administrative Licence Suspension (ALS) hearing happens in an administrative court in front of an administrative judge. This is a less formal court system than in the criminal case. You have a lot of constitutional rights and procedures that have to be followed in...
Many Texas counties offer drug court to nonviolent offenders who could benefit from substance abuse rehabilitation. This supervised program includes drug screening, detox, counseling and other services to support a sober, crime-free lifestyle. If facing controlled...
Most in McKinney 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...
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...
As a resident of Texas who has recently been accepted into college but is relying on financial aid, you may want to look into the potential repercussions that a DWI-related conviction may have on these matters. Unfortunately, if you are facing a conviction, you could...
Drug addiction in Texas can make even the most honest person turn to dishonest and even illegal tactics to get what they need. Often, the person ends up accused of a crime and may spend time in jail or prison for the crime. While they must go cold turkey and cannot...
If Texas law enforcement officers charge a person with a drug crime, the prosecutor must be able to prove in court that the controlled substances the officers found belonged to the defendant. Proving that the person possessed the drugs may not be difficult if an...
Applications are being accepted from first-time offenders in Texas who are willing to complete the Criminal Diversion Program as a step toward having their charges dismissed. NBC 5 reports on the fresh start program that Collin County offers as an option for...
When a truck driver receives a traffic charge such as a DUI in Texas, a conviction may directly impact his or her ability to make a living. Even a first offense carries penalties specifically for offenders who hold a commercial driver's license. Before attending court...
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