Having an open container in a vehicle in Texas is illegal. Nobody within a vehicle can have an open container of alcohol. Understanding this law requires knowing what open container means. Open container definition An open container is any alcoholic beverage that is in a container that is open. Open can mean it has a broken seal. […]

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If you have been accused of driving while intoxicated (DWI), you might feel like your best bet is to plead guilty, pay the fine and be done with it. You might think that a failed Breathalyzer test means that your fate is sealed.  Well, none of these is true. The reality is that there are several […]

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In Texas, if you face charges for a crime, you may be able to justify your acts through the necessity defense. The necessity defense is an affirmative defense and a defense that can explain your conduct. If you had no choice but to harm another person to protect yourself, you may not have criminal culpability. Were […]

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Whether you are a college student facing a drug charge or the concerned parent of one, you might wonder how a pending drug charge may affect the future. In addition to fines, incarceration or other penalties, you may face certain consequences from your school. As a college student facing drug charges, you may lose your […]

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If you face criminal prosecution, possible consequences include jail time, probation or other restrictions. If you are a veteran, your benefits might be at stake. Being charged with a crime does not jeopardize your benefits, but a conviction could. In fact, imprisonment for a conviction could potentially suspend or reduce payments. Incarceration’s impact on benefits […]

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