Central Texas Criminal Defense And Personal Injury Law Blog
Texas is by far the national leader in drowsy-driving crash deaths
Here in Texas, we like to think of ourselves as different than the rest of the country. But here's a statistic that sets the Lone Star State apart in a way that nobody will be proud of: nearly one out of every four people killed in an auto accident in the U.S. caused...
4 Ways to avoid deadly semi-truck accidents
If you’ve ever felt uneasy driving alongside a semi-truck on the road, you’re not alone. The damages of getting into a collision with a large truck are usually far more catastrophic than getting into an accident with another car. Unfortunately, most fatalities in...
What defense can I use in a drug possession charge?
A police officer rings your doorbell while you are hosting a party. According to the cop, a neighbor called in and said they can’t fall asleep due to noise coming from your home. You tell the officer you will turn down the music, but you play your tunes all the time...
More than criminal charges when it comes to college drug arrests
For a college student, the repercussions for a drug charge can go way beyond the potential criminal charges. The impact on the future of a student charged with possession of a controlled substance can be quite severe. The lasting impact of a drug conviction Texas has...
Penalties for driving while intoxicated
Driving while intoxicated is a dangerous practice that may have tragic results. People may have a few drinks and not realize how impaired alcohol has made them. The repercussions of a DWI charge may be severe. Texas law stipulates stringent penalties for drinking and...
Drunk driving breath tests often shown to be inaccurate
Over the holiday season, many Texas law enforcement agencies increased their DUI patrols, especially on New Year’s Eve. If you were a driver charged with a DWI, you may not know that if you only took a breath test to measure your blood alcohol content (BAC), it may...
How hemp laws affected cannabis laws in Texas
Hemp and cannabis are closely related. They smell the same and look the same. It is challenging to tell them apart. This similarity is causing some issues due to new laws about hemp at the state and federal level in Texas. The state generally takes a stringent stance...
Know the consequences of Texas DWI
Driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs carries significant penalties in Texas. Consequences may include fines and jail time depending on prior convictions and other circumstances of your case. Before facing your DWI charge in court, familiarize...
Why you should always assert your Miranda rights
If you are like most Texans, you think you have the obligation to answer any question a law enforcement officer asks you, whenever and wherever (s)he may ask it. Nothing could be further from the truth. While you must provide identification any time an officer asks...
