After an argument with an old friend, you may be surprised when the police show up at your door, charging you with assault. Before you say anything, you need to know what “assault” and “battery” are. If you have any good defense against the charges you may be facing,...
Self-defense can be a strong argument when you are facing a criminal allegation that involves a crime of violence such as assault. Essentially, arguing self-defense means admitting to committing a violent act, but claiming that the act was justified. In fact,...
Facing criminal charges can be a daunting prospect. A criminal conviction could significantly alter your life, particularly in the case of convictions for violence. Often, those accused may feel surprised, shocked and bewildered when notified that they are being...
People take to the road for many reasons in Texas. Driving may be critical to their ability to make a living. It may also be the only way to pick up the kids from school or visit loved ones at their homes. Consequently, a driving while intoxicated (DWI) conviction...
Texas assesses multiple penalties against those accused of driving while intoxicated (DWI). If you plead guilty or get convicted in court, you might face jail time, fines and also the loss of your license for an impaired driving charge. Most DWI offenses result in...
Any drug offense is serious as it can carry stiff penalties, including potential imprisonment, fines, and a lifetime of collateral consequences. However, possession is the least serious of all drug offenses, especially when compared to distribution or trafficking...
In Texas, an arrest and a conviction for driving while intoxicated (DWI) will remain on your criminal record long after a judge or jury's verdict. The impact that your DWI may have on your life may not be fully apparent until it shows up during a background check when...
The idea of getting into a car and turning overall control and allowing the car to drive itself makes many uncomfortable. However, since autonomous vehicles (AVs) don't get distracted or drunk, could they be a viable solution to reduce drunk driving-related accidents?...
In many states assault and battery are treated differently as being separate crimes under state law. Assault is traditionally making threats that include bodily harm. Battery, on the other hand, is making contact with another person's body in an attempt to cause...
When you and the gang got together last night, it turned into a real rager. You stayed until closing time and then did the responsible thing by sleeping on the couch of your friend who lived near the bar. But, as the sun hits you full in the face the following...