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...
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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...
What are the penalties for marijuana possession in Texas?
Some states in the nation have been taking a more relaxed legal approach to marijuana possession, but Texas still takes a hard stance when it comes to marijuana. While it may be de-criminalized elsewhere or even permitted both medically and/or recreationally, in...
How can you fight a drug trafficking charge?
If you're caught with a large quantity of drugs, a combination of several different kinds of drugs, or drugs and a lot of cash, the odds are high that you'll be charged with drug trafficking -- which is a far more serious charge than mere possession. How can you fight...
Can the police compel you to take a DWI blood test?
Texas expects its law enforcement officers to collect blood samples to confirm someone's impairment after a traffic stop or an arrest for allegedly driving while impaired. Particularly in cases that involve death or injury to someone else in a crash caused by one...
