DUI charges are expected in Texas if you have been drinking and get behind the wheel. However, you might want to know what can happen if you’ve taken prescription drugs and then drive. What can lead to a DUI charge? Driving under the influence has long been known as a...
Texas Transportation Code § 724.011, Consent to Taking of Specimen, gives an individual who has been arrested for driving under the influence the right to refuse initial blood testing. This also applies to watercraft and any other type of vehicle operated in a public...
Many individuals who are accused of a crime are focused on having the case record expunged after all is said and done. While this is not possible in all states, it is possible for some defendants in the state of Texas. The action is not automatic, even for juveniles,...
Eyewitness testimony can be a powerful tool in the criminal justice system. However, it can also lead to wrongful convictions in Texas if not used correctly. Here's why. Eyewitness testimony can be inaccurate Witnesses sometimes see things differently depending on...
In any criminal trial in Texas, the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. This is a bedrock principle of the U.S. justice system, so if you are facing charges for first-degree murder, you should know the defenses available to you. Here are four possible...
Possessing even small quantities of marijuana is a criminal offense under Texas state law, but polls show that about one in three Texans would like to see that law changed. Support for marijuana legalization has grown significantly in Texas and is one of the few...
Though the penalties vary, all states have laws that govern controlled substances. Texas has some of the toughest laws in the country regarding controlled substances. Residents in this state may wonder what happens if they are charged with possession of controlled...
In Texas, driving while intoxicated is a serious offense. DWI charges can result in different consequences depending on the circumstances surrounding the offense. The consequences of drinking while intoxicated DWI, or driving while intoxicated, is the charge given...
Doctors are put in the ultimate position of trust with the public. If they act inappropriately, they could face serious civil and criminal charges and a loss of their medical license and reputation. There are numerous acts that might lead to losing their license and...
A violent altercation may leave one person dead, with the assailant facing serious charges. The accused might discover the charges are not murder but manslaughter. While the penalties for manslaughter are far less than what a murder conviction could bring, a guilty...