In the U.S., if you’re involved in an interaction with law enforcement officials, you have the right to remain silent. But does that protection extend to providing your name to the police? Can you lawfully refuse to give your personal identifying information when you’ve been detained or arrested? In Texas, the answers to those questions […]
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Around 24 people are the victims of some kind of domestic violence every minute in the US. This is one of the most difficult situations anyone can find themselves in. Your life partner should be the person you trust and rely on, not someone who tries to cause you harm. If you do find yourself having to […]
Is Public Intoxication a Crime? In Texas, public intoxication is a crime. Under Texas Penal Code 49.02, public intoxication is defined as being in a public space while normal physical or mental faculties are altered by alcohol/and or drugs. For a person to be charged under this statute, their inebriated state must have made them a […]
If you’re arrested for driving while intoxicated in Austin, Texas, you could be facing some serious penalties. The legal and financial consequences of your arrest could affect you for the rest of your life. Because of this, it’s important that you hire a reliable, experienced, and qualified Austin DUI attorney. So continue reading and we’ll walk […]
Did you know that 1 in 3 women, as well as 1 in 4 men, have experienced some type of physical violence by an intimate partner? Sadly, domestic violence is quite common. What’s even more frustrating is that it can often be difficult to prove domestic violence in the courtroom. If you’re experiencing domestic violence at the […]
Are you thinking about dealing with domestic violence charges? If so, you need to make sure you hire the right domestic lawyer. The right lawyer can help you with all aspects of your case, including winning it. But, when hiring a domestic violence lawyer, there are some things you need to avoid doing. Check out this guide […]
Driving While Intoxicated cases are treated very harshly in Texas. However, people rarely think a DWI conviction could also come with a prison sentence. The scary truth is that it can and it does. CONTACT OUR TEXAS CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS! Imagine having 2-3 beers at home on a Saturday afternoon. All of a sudden your […]
Everybody makes mistakes. Driving while intoxicated is never advisable, but people do it all the time. However, if you happened to get pulled over, you’re likely facing DUI charges. You may not have felt like you were over the limit, but that’s not for you to decide. What you need to decide is how you’re […]
Intoxication Manslaughter and Intoxication Assault are 2 of the most emotional and difficult types of cases to be charged with and to defend. Intoxication Assault is defined in Texas Penal Code §49.07. SEC. 49.07. INTOXICATION ASSAULT. (a) A person commits an offense if the person, by accident or mistake: (1) while operating an aircraft, watercraft, […]
Each year, nearly one million people are arrested for driving under the influence. While this number is staggering enough on its own, the truth is that there are millions more who drink and drive and never get caught. If you find yourself on the other side of the spectrum and are facing DUI charges, however, […]