Prohibition, a massively failed exercise to curb drinking in the United States by making it illegal, started in part because people simply thought there was too much alcohol consumption in the United States. There was no real way to dictate how much people could...
Year: 2020
Facing charges over threats or an assault? Don’t make these mistakes
You lost your temper, that’s true. Maybe you uttered a few threats that you didn’t really mean and threw a punch or shoved someone to the ground in anger. Now, the police are calling your number or have come to your door and you’re not sure what to do. You’re pretty...
How much does perception affect field sobriety tests?
When an officer gives you a field sobriety test, you may think that there are highly specific standards that must be met in order for you to be arrested. However, the reality is that these tests are subjective. The officer’s perception of you and how you’re acting,...
When do police officers have probable cause to conduct a search?
There are generally three situations in which police officers can search you, your vehicle or your property. The first is when you give them permission to do so. Once you grant permission, especially if they find signs of illegal activity, it will be nearly impossible...
You may still be able to drive to work and back after a DWI
For most convicted of a DWI in Dallas, Texas, the inability to drive is quite problematic. Without reliable transportation, many people cannot continue working, making it hard to support their families. In some cases, those convicted of driving while intoxicated may...
Understand Texas shoplifting charges and penalties
When you walk into a store, the employees and owner of that shop likely don’t expect that you’re going to try to take something without paying the asking price. Unfortunately, some businesses regularly deal with people trying to steal from them. Shoplifting is a...
You don’t have to break into a store to get accused of burglary
Burglary is different from any other kind of theft crime because it involves someone attempting to hide their activity from the intended victim. A burglar will often try to break into a home or business when the owner or operator is not present in order to avoid...
Could a spiked drink really lead to a DWI charge?
One reason that people sometimes give when they unexpectedly get a DWI is that they were not drinking alcohol at all -- at least, they didn’t know they were. They claim that someone must have spiked their drink. They never even thought they were under the influence,...
Prison doesn’t get addicts the help that they really need
There is substantial and complicated overlap between addiction and criminal behavior. Some people even compare the correlation between crime and addiction to a chicken-and-egg situation because it's often difficult to tell which one really came first. Thanks to laws...
3 possible ways to challenge a breath test in a DWI case
There are multiple ways to defend yourself against criminal charges. Proving that you weren't the person involved is one strategy. Challenging evidence is another way that people can assert their innocence. Many people think that driving while intoxicated (DWI)...