Texas residents understand that it is important to follow driving rules. There are times though when a person looks in their rearview mirror, sees a police officer with their lights on, and their heart skips a beat. A person who has been pulled over for an alleged DWI...
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An Explanation of Possession for Texas Drug Charges
Drug possession charges are significant. Texas laws take the prosecution and punishment of alleged drug crime offenders seriously. Because the consequences of an alleged drug possession charge can change the course of a Longview resident’s life, an individual facing...
Potential penalties for illegal possession of fentanyl
When people in Texas go to the doctor for pain, many are given various types of pain medication to alleviate the pain. Some of these are more potent than others. Many of these pain medications are opioid based though. These drugs are very effective in alleviating...
Can evidence ever be inadmissible in court?
When a police officer enters the home of a Longview resident and conducts a search without a warrant and without probable cause, it is considered unconstitutional. The Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution protects individuals from unreasonable searches and...
Know how to fight these field sobriety test results
Have you ever looked an your rearview mirror, seen a police officer behind, and felt your heart skip a beat? If so, you’re not alone. This is a common reaction even for those who haven’t done anything wrong. Your anxiety level probably skyrockets when an officer turns...
Depositions can be crucial to your criminal defense
If you've been accused of a criminal offense, whether it be a DWI, drug possession or something else, you need to be prepared to protect yourself as fully as possible. If you don't, then you mind end up being convicted, which could lead to harsh penalties being forced...
Punishments for theft depend on the amount stolen
There are many different reasons and ways that people in Texas obtain property of other people. Many times it is because they purchase the property. Sometimes, though, people may borrow tools or other equipment from a neighbor or friend for a particular project....
Police rescue driver from flaming car and issue DWI citation
Drivers who may be intoxicated do not usually appreciate the presence of police. In a variation on this theme, a driver who was allegedly intoxicated may owe her life to the proximity of College Station police at the moment when she lost control of her car. According...
The process of challenging a breathalyzer test
Breathalyzer tests may serve as the primary evidence of a DWI charge which is why it is important for accused individuals to know they can be challenged. Challenging a breathalyzer test may be an important part of a criminal defense strategy aimed at DWI charges an...
Does Texas law require you to submit to a blood test for DWI?
Whether they work at one of Texas’s many oil fields, in the ranching industry or in the construction industry, it is undeniable that people in Longview have a strong work ethic. Their jobs are a source of pride, identity and of course, income. So, anything that might...
