People in Longview should know that allegations of legal violations related to drugs can come in many forms. It is not necessarily just those who are caught dealing drugs or in possession of them who can find themselves facing criminal charges. Other activities can...
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What happens when you refuse a chemical test during a DWI stop?
Most people have heard a few horror stories about traffic stops gone terribly wrong. Whether it's a case of assumed drunkenness when a person was actually having a severe medical event or an issue with the testing device, some people who haven't broken the law can...
Man charged with DWI faces resisting arrest and other charges
Drivers in Longview and the surrounding areas of Texas should know that when they are arrested for driving while intoxicated, they will be confronted with a litany of penalties that can have a negative effect on their lives. For many, it goes beyond a simple arrest...
Texas’ open container law and the need for a DWI attorney
People in Texas who are stopped by law enforcement investigating a possible case of driving while intoxicated should know other aspects of the law that regulate alcohol in a vehicle. Having possession of an alcoholic beverage while driving can also lead to legal...
What are the penalties for drug crimes delivering to a child?
While there is an ongoing debate as to whether recreational marijuana should be made legal and many states are decriminalizing it, Texas is not one of them yet. When a person is placed under arrest and charged with allegations of legal violations related to marijuana,...
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...
Does money have to change hands for a drug trafficking charge?
Although the image Longview residents may have of a drug deal is two or more people exchanging illegal contraband, like cocaine, for cash, in a dark alley, Texas's drug trafficking laws actually are much broader than one might think. They indeed cover a lot of...
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...
