Few of us will soon forget the effects of the pandemic in our lives and on the nation. One of the most dramatic changes compelled by the pandemic was last year’s April lockdown order issued by Gov. Greg Abbott. The shuttering of businesses and schools significantly...
If 2020 was a race event, we would be rounding the final curve just about now and heading into the backstretch, wouldn’t we? And legions of people would be thankful for that and ready to celebrate the year’s passing, while harboring great hopes for 2021. Recent months...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
