If you’re like most older Americans, you’re probably on a couple of different prescriptions. In fact, it’s estimated that about 75% of adults 50 years of age and older take at least one or two kinds of prescription medication -- and the percentage gets higher as...
An impartial witness who watched a crime take place should be able to give an accurate account of what happened, right? They were not involved, so they have nothing to gain and nothing to lose. They were simply watching for at least part of the time, and they can...
Chemical breath tests have recently come under increased scrutiny from the public because of mistakes and errors they produce. Compared with the potential for false positives or wholly inaccurate results during chemical breath testing, blood tests may present a better...
You had a horrible headache while you were at work. Your boss decided to let you head home early, so you went to the break room and gathered up your things. On your way out, a coworker stopped you and handed you a small bottle. She told you that there were a few...
Age does play a large role in drunk driving cases. As a general rule, older individuals are less likely to drink and drive. This could indicate that, even though they still drink, it is less of a social event for them. They may simply drink at home and not have to...
If you are called to testify before a grand jury, there are a few things that you need to know. The first is that you should never go before the jury and prosecution without talking to your attorney first. Second, you should know that you’ll be questioned without your...
You were with a friend at a bar when your night took an unexpected turn. A random woman approached you and slapped you for no discernible reason. You were surprised and angry, but you didn’t attack her or hit her back. When she started to swing at you a second time,...
As a person consumes alcohol, it builds up in their system until the body metabolizes it. The amount of alcohol that’s in the body has a direct impact on a person’s ability to drive. While some individuals think that they can drive safely after drinking, even smaller...
Police officers have a duty to keep the roads as safe as they can. One task that they have is to try to spot signs of impairment in drivers, so they can get those individuals off the roads. Drunk driving in Texas puts everyone on the roads with the impaired driver in...
The best way to prevent a DWI arrest is to avoid alcohol if you know you have to drive. When you do this, there’s no chance of this trouble entering your life. However, that’s easier said than done, as everyone makes mistakes in their life. If you’re pulled over for...
