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When an officer pulls you over for a routine traffic stop, what can they do if they suspect you of driving under the influence? They have many tools at their disposal, but they are likely to turn to field sobriety tests first. Why is that? What purpose do field...
When pulled over during a routine traffic stop, officers may use tests if they suspect you of intoxicated driving. This can include field sobriety tests, along with breath and blood analysis tests. They can also make arrests based on probable cause. But what is...
Online shopping made it easy to purchase goods through home deliveries, but it also brought about an increase in boxes and packages left on porches. Because not all of those parcels make it inside the home, Texas passed House Bill 37 to include jail time for package...
Facing criminal charges following an arrest can be extremely intimidating, especially if it is the first offense. It can also be difficult to know how to choose a good defense attorney to represent you. Believe it or not, a defense attorney with prior experience as a...
After an arrest, there are certain legal steps that the defendant will go through. For first-time offenders, this can be a confusing and stressful time. Understanding what to expect, and what one’s rights are, may help make the process a bit easier. The defendant’s...
The criminal justice system may seem like it only seeks to punish individuals who make a mistake. However, there are many options within the system where there is leniency. This is especially true when it comes to first-time offenders. Courts recognize that mistakes...
If you have alcohol in your system, it can affect your judgment and your muscle control. The effects of alcohol sedate you and it can make it difficult for you to control yourself while driving. In the U.S., if your blood alcohol concentration or BAC is over .08% then...
On the road, officers have ways of testing drivers for sobriety. This way, they can remove threats before they cause issue instead of waiting to deal with the aftermath. One type of tests they rely on are field sobriety tests. What are these tests? How do officers...
Few things are more frightening than facing charges for driving while impaired. Still, in the U.S., you are innocent until prosecutors prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you committed a criminal offense. Having a knowledgeable defense attorney on your side may make...
When people face drug charges, they may sometimes be able to participate in a drug court. There are many advantages to working with these courts instead of a traditional court. According to Travis County Community Justice Services, drug diversion courts help...
