If you have a criminal record, or you are worried that you may be at risk of getting a criminal record due to a current accusation made against you, privacy will probably be of high importance. You may believe that if you have a criminal record, this should be no one...
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Does a drug possession conviction impact your financial aid?
If you are a college student in Texas, your first concerns after a drug possession conviction may relate to your educational future. If you have professional scholarships or unique contractual agreements with your school, your situation could jeopardize your benefits....
What is drug paraphernalia?
Drug paraphernalia does not necessarily mean items created to accompany drug use. The Texas Controlled Substances Act says that the key to whether something is drug paraphernalia is determining if someone has used or intends to use the item in question in some way...
Distracted driving with an ignition interlock device
Residents in Texas who face impaired driving offenses may end up having their driver's licenses suspended or even revoked as part of the penalties for their charges. Without a valid driver's license, a person may be unable to keep a job or take care of a family,...
Know how to act during and after a DWI arrest
DWI convictions in Texas often carry serious consequences. You probably want to do everything in your power to limit the damage of an arrest. The power you have to defend your rights might surprise you. Something that might also surprise you: how easy it is to give up...
Follow your bond conditions
Following your bond conditions is important. If you break the rules, you go to jail in the vast majority of cases. As criminal defense attorneys, we work to get the most lenient bond rules possible. Apart from that, one of the things that we do to protect our clients...
Social media posts may come back to haunt you in court
People share a lot of details about their lives on their social media accounts, including their whereabouts, beliefs and preferences. All of these and more can resurface in court to undermine a person’s criminal case. Because of this, many people delete their accounts...
Can what you post to social media affect your DWI case?
Texas drivers like you understand that the state has some of the strictest DWI laws in the nation. Even first-time offenders can face large fines, lengthy license suspension periods and even time in jail. Because of that, it is important that you know where all of the...
I was pardoned. Do I still need an expunction?
Receiving a pardon from the governor can help you regain your rights and build a new life for yourself. Unfortunately, your efforts to find a new job or a place to live might still run into problems if an employer or a landlord finds out a court has convicted you of a...
Do you have to take a sobriety test in Texas?
Texas is one of many U.S. states with an implied consent law for sobriety tests when driving while intoxicated. Under this law, motorists who drive in the state must submit to a breath test if asked to do so by law enforcement. If you frequently drive in Texas, know...
