Month: April 2018

How does a drug court work?

Many times, a Longview, Texas, resident facing drug possession charges may be more than willing to admit that they made a mistake. However, what they hope for in their criminal case is an opportunity to prove that they have the ability to do what it takes to overcome...

Man facing serious DWI-related charges after fatal accident

Longview police arrested a man and charged him with intoxication manslaughter after a woman died in connection with a head-on collision involving the man and the woman's vehicles. According to police, the man was heading one direction on a local road but without...

Drug possession penalties can be life altering

Are you familiar with the consequences of a drug possession conviction? Have you come to find that this could change your life forever? Are you familiar with the steps you can take to help prevent the most serious punishment? Before we go any further there's something...

What are the legal consequences of a first-time DUI in Texas?

Consumption of alcohol can result in decreased coordination, slower reaction times and poor decision-making. It should come as little surprise that those symptoms of intoxication can make driving a motor vehicle much more dangerous than it typically is. Alcohol...

Do I have to take field sobriety tests if I get stopped?

Longview, Texas, residents, even those who have never been stopped on the suspicion of drunk driving, are probably aware of what the legal community calls "field sobriety tests." These are a battery of tests, often checking a person's ability to maintain their...