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?...
Year: 2021
How does Texas law treat assault charges?
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...
How hungover driving can still get you arrested
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...
If police search your car, you don’t know what they could find
People accused of drug possession don't always get arrested during some dramatic drug bust. Many times, drug possession charges are the result of less serious enforcement efforts, like a traffic stop. When a police officer pulls you over for some minor infraction,...
2 medical conditions that could make you fail a breath test
Chemical and physical evidence can play a major role in criminal proceedings. Many jurors and prosecutors think of physical evidence as the most convincing kind available, especially when compared with witness testimony. However, not all physical or chemical evidence...
3 times prescription drugs can lead to criminal charges
A prescription from a doctor makes it legal for you to possess and use controlled substances. However, people still get arrested all the time for violations of controlled substance laws. What you do with the prescription medication could lead to your arrest and...
Accused of a DWI? Don’t ignore the opportunity to defend yourself
Did you know that getting too many DWIs could land you in prison? You may have known that you could go to jail or prison for a short time, but in some cases, you could spend your life in prison permanently. For this reason, it’s always a good idea to know your legal...
Can I expunge a DWI in Texas?
The first question on many people’s minds after being arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) is, “Can I get this expunged?” Expungement, or sometimes called expunction, is the process of sealing or eliminating an arrest or...
Are military benefits at risk from a criminal conviction?
Joining the military means that interactions with law enforcement will have more consequences for you than for civilians. While you are an active service member, an arrest or criminal charges could lead to military consequences as well or even a dishonorable...
Understanding the importance of an unbroken chain of custody
You’ve likely heard the term “chain of custody” but may not have thought much about it until prosecutors charged you with a crime. Your attorney or the court may keep advising you that you have to trust that police preserved the evidence that prosecutors plan to...