Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a major issue during the winter holidays. There's a lot of parties, tons of festivities and the "holiday cheer" is usually flowing freely. Consequently, there are around 25,000 people involved in drunk driving accidents every year...
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Do you need help with a petition for nondisclosure in Texas?
Do you dread filing out a job application because of what you expect every potential employer to find in your background check? Your offense may have been minor, but how many people take the time to consider that before tossing your resume away? You may experience...
The growing problem of ‘opioid diversion’ among doctors
Nobody doubts that there's a crisis in the American health care system -- and doctors often bear the brunt of the problems on a day-to-day basis. For some, the pressure simply gets to be too much, and they resort to drugs to manage the strain. 'Opioid diversion,"...
Do you know what to do at a DWI checkpoint?
It doesn't matter if you're sober or drunk, there's something about a DWI checkpoint that is sure to make you a bit anxious. Fortunately, when you know what to expect and how to act, you minimize the chance of something going wrong. Here are five steps you can take to...
What’s behind the war on drugs?
America's "war on drugs" is the subject of intense debates, with many people feeling like it has, overall, been a disaster. Drugs are widely available everywhere and there are epidemics of overdoses in some areas. Prescription drugs and illicit drugs alike are still a...
Can you lose your job over a DWI?
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious charge in Texas -- even when it's your first offense. While it's always wisest to abstain from drinking if you're going to be driving, many people make the mistake of having a drink or two with dinner and thinking that they...
How does implied consent affect you during a Texas DWI arrest?
The concept of implied consent is a confusing one that many people don't quite grasp. The average person in Texas won't really need to worry about the definition of implied consent or how it affects their rights. However, anyone who finds themselves stopped as part of...
What is a deferred adjudication for DWI in Texas?
Texas defendants charged with their first driving while intoxicated (DWI) or boating while intoxicated (BWI) offense will have the opportunity to avoid the most serious consequences of a conviction. Thanks to a bill recently passed by the state senate, first-time...
58 people arrested in Texas on drug-related charges
The United States Department of Justice is playing hardball with anyone they believe is trafficking drugs through "pill mills." In the most recent series of arrests, 58 people -- including at least 16 doctors or other medical professionals -- were charged with...
Important reminders about medical marijuana in Texas
Effective Sept. 1, 2019, the drug laws in Texas broadened a bit as the state expanded the list of conditions that will qualify someone for a medical marijuana card. Previously, access to the state's medical marijuana program, or the Texas Compassionate Use Act, was...
