Month: February 2020

Dealing with the legalities of theft as a young adult may be confusing. However, not all types of theft are similar. Knowing each category and learning what impact each one has on your defense is important. Defining theft According to FindLaw, theft is stealing the...

For Texan marijuana users, the 2019 legislative efforts to decriminalize low-level marijuana crimes made possession of an ounce or less a civil—rather than a criminal—offense. Recent legislation in Austin further protects nonfelony marijuana users. There are some...

In Texas, officers on DUI patrols often have a lot of personal say in who does or does not get arrested. For example, an officer can issue a field sobriety test. Based on test results, they determine if they have enough for a probable cause to arrest. Today, we will...

Drivers who take to the roads in Texas under the influence of drugs or alcohol can receive serious legal consequences. A conviction can result in license suspension, fines and even jail time.  Motorists facing a DWI in Texas should know the state-mandated penalties...

Texas drivers can expect to complete either a field sobriety test or a breath test when pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. There is more than one type of field sobriety test, but the most common one is the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus....