Texas is known for its wide-open spaces; almost anywhere in the state is a great place to take a late-night drive or a summer-long road trip. Of course, it is all fun and games until you are on the road with some who is driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Here are some…
The idea that the justice system should aim to rehabilitate people who have committed criminal offenses instead of simply punishing them is not new, but in recent years, it has seen more and more applications in criminal cases related to the misuse of alcohol and drugs. Some states have drug courts, where people who have…
Even though cannabis laws have become at least a little bit more lenient in all 50 states, Texas still has some of the strictest cannabis laws in the country. Especially compared to Colorado and California, both of which happen to be within road-trip distance of Texas, the Lone Star State is about as 420-unfriendly as…
Even if you have never been pulled over for DWI, you probably have an idea of how the process usually works, based on what you have seen in movies and on television. Police officers pull over a driver whose driving raises suspicions that he or she is drunk. The police administer field sobriety tests, such…
Houston is the fourth most populous city the United States. This is in large part due to the robust economy that has attracted transplants from around the country. These new Houstonians, along with business visitors for work and conventions, bring with them out of state drivers licenses. When an individual with an out of state…
If you dare brave the Houston public roads on Halloween night, ghouls and goblins will be the least of your worries. Instead, three potential dangers await you – traffic congestion, dangerous roads and DWI checkpoints. The better prepared you are for these realities, the easier your Halloween night is likely to be. Traffic Congestion and…
Unfortunately, Texas leads the nation in DWI deaths with well over 1,000 victims every year. In response to this problem, about 100,000 DWI arrests are made each year, about 70 percent of which ultimately result in conviction (with even more resulting in conviction for a lesser offense such as reckless driving). A disproportionate number of…
Although holiday weekends are times of relaxation for much of the public, police officers work overtime during holidays, in large part because “relaxation” for many people means binge drinking. More police officers are out during holidays in large part because more drunk drivers are out. The job of the police officer pressed into service for…
If you have been arrested for DWI in one of the small towns near Houston, you might be wondering whether you should bring in a Houston lawyer to defend you, or rely on a local lawyer. Although a small-town lawyer is likely to be more familiar with the local court system, DWI law is uniform…
Intoxication assault is a serious criminal offense under Texas law that is treated differently from ordinary assault. The charge of intoxication assault can result from many different scenarios including plane crashes, DUI accidents and boating accidents. It is a serious felony that typically results in significant prison time, not to mention potentially crushing civil liability.…
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