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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...