Many people have far too narrow of a perspective when it comes to the impact of social media on criminal charges. People may think of crimes that happened on social media, such as cyberbullying or stalking. However, the crime does not have to be digital in nature for...
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Laboratory testing may help you fight drug charges
Building a strong defense to drug possession charges often requires using legal tools to find weaknesses in the evidence against you. Depending on the circumstances of your arrest, you may have a number of ways to challenge the charges, including questioning the...
What’s an implied consent law?
Imagine you're driving home from work one afternoon and you're completely sober. Nevertheless, an officer asks you to take a Breathalyzer test. What will happen if you refuse? Due to "implied consent" laws, your refusal to submit to a Breathalyzer test will result in...
I was found not guilty. Do I need to petition for an expunction?
Perhaps an officer arrested you due to your physical similarities to an unidentified drug offender. The charges held sufficient evidence against you, but you know the scenario involved you being in the wrong place at the wrong time. After a lengthy court process,...
Can you get a DWI from using legal prescription or over-the-counter drugs?
Yes, you can. In Texas as in other states, the law prohibits operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol, drugs or a combination of substances. What many people don't realize is that you could be found guilty of DWI for driving under the influence of a...
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...
Release from jail while criminal charges are pending
A person who is facing criminal charges will likely want to be released from jail while the case moves through the court system. This poses a problem for the court because some defendants might not return for hearings and other processes. Still, it isn't legal in many...
Social media posts might impact your criminal case
Most American adults have at least one social media account with which they interact on a regular basis. Many of these adults also don't think about how their posts are perceived. Instead, some people adopt an "anything goes" attitude when it comes to their social...
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...
