It is important to take DWI charges seriously from the start. Even if it is a first-time charge, it can still result in tremendous impacts to a person's daily life and future. But just what are these impacts? How can a DWI - even just one - have an impact on just...
Year: 2022
Year: 2022
When you may refuse an officer’s request to search your car
A Texas traffic stop may be a harrowing experience, and you may, like many, feel uneasy interacting with law enforcement even if you have not done anything illegal. However, knowing what rights you have during a traffic stop may help you feel more comfortable when the...
What are myths about assault charges?
Criminal convictions, especially those that involve violent crimes, have the potential to alter a person's life for years to come. It makes sense for a person to feel nervous when facing such charges. It is important thusly to separate the common myths from the actual...
Can you get a DWI from a legal prescription drug?
Most people regard a DWI as the result of driving when under the influence of illegal substances. Drugs like cocaine, heroin, marijuana and methamphetamine could lead to a DWI charge, but so can prescription pain killers, sleeping aids and other medications. It is not...
Social media and your DUI
If you are convicted of a DUI, you may be uncertain about what is ahead of you. There can be many variables, and the future may seem unclear. While there can be a lot of different things that impact your case, that does not mean that you have no options. Understanding...
Do you understand burglary charges?
When many people consider burglary, they may have certain ideas about what this offense entails. However, burglary has a broader meaning than many people realize. Most people may associate burglary with theft. According to the Texas Legislature, people do not need to...
Can you avoid a sobriety checkpoint?
If you see a sobriety checkpoint up ahead, you may want to avoid it for any number of reasons. However, it may seem like something you have to go through due to the way it's set up. But do you actually need to go through a sobriety checkpoint when you see one? Or is...
How will your nursing career be impacted by a DWI conviction?
As a nurse, you have dedicated your life to helping others. You have also gone through several years of school and may have a significant amount of debt. Once you reach your goal of being a nurse, you may wonder what will happen if you are convicted of DWI. Will your...
A struggle with the police will not help your case
You’ve been a law-abiding citizen for years and never had so much as a warning from law enforcement. Suddenly, you find yourself surrounded by police officers who claim you are a suspect in a criminal investigation. They inform you that you are under arrest....
When will a Texas DWI lead to felony criminal charges?
To many people, allegations of driving while intoxicated (DWI) are less serious than other offenses. Unlike assault or homicide, drunk driving does not always have a measurable adverse impact on other people. Often, DWI charges are the result of traffic stops, not...