Many criminal prosecutions in Texas end not with a court trial but with a plea bargain. This is when the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser offense, usually in exchange for a more lenient sentence. However, plea bargains can often be detrimental to the defendant's...
The penalties for drunk driving are severe in Texas, and even first offenders face mandatory jail time. Motorists can be charged with driving while intoxicated in the Lone Star State if blood or breath tests reveal that they were behind the wheel with a blood alcohol...
The horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN) test is a common field sobriety test used by Texas law enforcement to detect impairment caused by alcohol or drugs. This test is designed to measure the involuntary movement of the eyes, which can be a sign of impairment. During an...
Criminal charges can result in serious consequences such as jail time, fines and a criminal record. However, people facing criminal charges in Texas have some options for criminal defense strategies and tactics commonly used in the state. Commonly used defense...
Meth is a shortened name for methamphetamine, a highly addictive stimulant drug. Many people face criminal charges for possessing and selling meth and meth paraphernalia in Texas. While not a new drug, its use increased significantly in recent years because of its low...
Getting behind the wheel after having too many drinks can happen to anyone, resulting in a DUI arrest. While the charge is serious for any Texas driver who encounters it, you may suffer other serious consequences if you are in a profession like nursing. What...
In Texas, it’s a crime to use weapons in certain ways as it could lead to deadly conduct charges. These are the elements and consequences of a deadly conduct offense. Understanding deadly conduct Deadly conduct involves dangerous, threatening or reckless use of...
Many residents of Texas survive sexual abuse. Many who experience it during their childhood suffer at the hands of a sibling. It is more common than many parents realize. Understanding sibling sexual abuse When people think about sexual abuse within families, they...
Sex offenses in Texas, especially those committed against children, result in serious legal penalties. The psychological treatment of sex offenders is controversial, as these individuals, primarily adult males, will eventually return to the community. Many don't...
Well over 90% of the criminal cases in Texas and around the country are resolved by plea agreements rather than trials, and many of these agreements are rooted in fear. The prosecutors who make plea offers and the defendants who accept would be far better off if they...
