When a person is charged with driving while intoxicated in Texas, there are circumstances that can lead to serious issues that go beyond the basic DWI allegations and penalties if there is a conviction. For example, if there is a car accident in which another person...
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How does Texas law deal with the sale of marijuana?
Despite ongoing changes as to how marijuana is dealt with across the nation, Texas has yet to legalize the use and sale of the drug except for very specific instances for medical necessities. Drug possession and sale are still taken seriously. When a person is...
Will I need to install an ignition interlock device after a DWI?
When a Texan is arrested for driving while intoxicated, a conviction can carry with it many penalties that can make life difficult. That can include jail time, fines and the loss of driving privileges. Another penalty that can be problematic is the requirement that...
Man arrested for drug crimes after vehicle stop for speeding
Allegations of drug crimes in Longview and across Texas can lead to major penalties and an extended jail term if there is a conviction. The amount of drugs that the person allegedly has in his or her possession will dictate the level of charges and whether it will be...
Multi-agency investigation leads to man’s arrest for drug crimes
Given the ongoing struggle with drugs in Texas and across the U.S., law enforcement agencies both local and federal are engaged in trying to put a stop to their sale. Accompanying that will be investigations and arrests for drug possession, drug sales and drug...
If I am pulled over for a DWI, can I refuse to take a blood test?
Being pulled over for a DWI is serious in Texas, as there are significant penalties and fines associated with the offense. If you are concerned about being charged with DWI, you may be considering refusing the blood test. However, if you are pulled over for a DWI, you...
The importance of legal help with drug trafficking charges
Despite attempts on the part of Texas law enforcement and by the federal government to reduce drugs coming into the U.S. and being sold across the country, the problem is still significant. That can lead to people being arrested for a variety of criminal acts related...
Drug possession charges can carry severe immigration penalties
While some people in the Longview area might not realize it, even a non-citizen who has permission to be in this country can always be asked to leave under certain circumstances. For instance, an immigrant who has not been naturalized may be deported if he or she...
Drug crimes: how penalties are determined and potential defenses
Texans who are arrested for drug possession will be understandably fearful of what the future holds. The prospect of jail time, fines, lost standing in the community and a criminal record might seem to be too much to bear. Those who are not involved in the sale of...
Mother faces DWI charges with children in vehicle
Being charged with and convicted of driving while intoxicated in Longview and throughout Texas can have consequences that are not limited to losing driving privileges, fines and jail time. Depending on the circumstances, it can negatively impact the family of the...
