When you are pulled over and suspected of being under the influence, you will likely be given a blood test in order to determine your blood alcohol concentration (BAC), which is also known as the blood alcohol content test. In the state of Texas, an individual must be at least 21 years of age in…
What to Know About Your Miranda Rights
If you have ever sat through an episode of “Cops” or “Law and Order,” you have probably heard the arresting officer speaking to the accused and saying something like “You have the right to remain silent.” This sentence marks the beginning of what is known as a Miranda Warning. A Miranda Warning serves to alert…
I’ve Been Charged with Assault in Texas: Now What?
It can be very alarming when you have been charged with assault in Houston. Regardless of whether or not you have committed this crime, the short- and long-term effects and consequences can prove quite severe. There is a lot at stake. Should you be found guilty, you could be facing everything from jail time to…
Defenses to Auto Theft in Texas
Auto theft is a very serious crime that is commonly charged as a felony. If you have been charged with the crime of auto theft in the state of Texas, it is important that you understand exactly what you are dealing with. Proving Auto Theft in Texas Auto theft in Texas, often referred to as…
Defending Against the Accusation of a Sex Crime
One of the worst things a person can be accused of is committing a sex crime. Regardless of your innocence, and how the court may find, the stigma associated with such a heinous act can follow you around for the rest of your life and affect just about every aspect of it. From your ability…
Supreme Court Feuding Over Religious Reprieve of Texas Death Row Inmate
The U.S. Supreme Court Justices have found themselves add odds with one another after a recent decision was made to grant a temporary religious reprieve to a Texas inmate facing the death penalty due to his spiritual adviser not being present. Religious Reprieve Request for a Buddhist Priest In 2000, Patrick Murphy was part of…
What is the Difference Between DUI and DWI in Texas?
Most of us are aware of the what it means to be under the influence or intoxicated, but did you know that in the state of Texas there is a clear difference between being charged with driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI)? The Charge of DUI Under the Texas Traffic Code,…
Drug Charges in Texas
Texas is known for its tough and direct response to crime. With the attitude of no tolerance that politicians have directed towards all controlled substance offenses, the Texas prison population continues to increase. The sale of marijuana can actually carry the potential for a life sentence. That is why it is should be taken very…
