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How Prescription Drugs May Affect Your Texas DWI Case
Millions of people throughout Texas are prescribed daily medication for the treatment of 1,000s of ailments. In some cases, patients have been prescribed medications that contain narcotic medication to treat pain. Of course, most people take their medications as directed by their doctors. When patients follow their doctor’s directions and take the medications as prescribed,…
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Texas DWI Laws Are Serious and Severe
Many Texans travel all over the country to enjoy the wonderful sights and beauty of our country. People visit the natural wonders of each state, sightsee popular locations, and eat the unique cuisines of each city. However, most people do not always have the law on their minds. State laws vary from state to state,…
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Understanding Sexual Assault Criminal Charges in Texas
Sexual assault is a legal term that includes unsolicited sexual contact, rape, certain types of harassment, exploitation by a person of authority, sexual advances toward a child, or molestation. Many different things are involved in sexual abuse criminal cases, and these criminal offenses are very serious. Sexual assault affects both the sex abuse victim and…
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What is a Texas Occupational Driver’s License?
If you have been arrested and charged with a DWI in Texas, you must request a driver’s license administrative hearing as quickly as possible to be able to protect your ability to drive. In Texas, a person loses their driver’s license when they decline blood or breath chemical testing during a DWI investigation or if…
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Can You Defend Against Field Sobriety Test Faiures in a Texas DWI Criminal Trial?
Absolutely. However, to beat the State’s case against you, our East Texas DWI Defense Attorney has to attack the validity of the prosecution’s field sobriety tests and other evidence. When a driver is pulled over and the law enforcement officer begins a DWI investigation against the driver, it is very common for the officer to…
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Texas’ Implied Consent Laws and Refusing Breathalyzer Tests
If you or a member of your family have been pulled over due to suspicion of driving while under the influence DWI), it is important to know your legal rights. Texas’ DWI laws are intricate and continue to develop. When a law enforcement officer asks you to submit to a roadside breathalyzer test or field…
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Texas Field Sobriety Test Laws
Texas is tough on driving while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. Every year Texas law enforcement officers arrest nearly 100,000 drivers for DWI. About 70% of those arrests result in convictions. When a driver is pulled over for suspicion of driving while intoxicated, the police officer will examine the driver for signs of…
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Hit-and-run Criminal Charges in Longview, Texas
The Criminal Penalties for a Hit & Run Criminal Charge in Texas Motor vehicle accidents are usually a civil matter. However, if a driver causes or is involved in a car wreck and then flees the accident scene, that driver has committed a serious error and will be criminally charged when found and arrested. The…
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Defending Against DWI Criminal Charges in Texas
When someone has been charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in Texas, the defendant is presumed innocent, and Texas prosecutors have the burden of proving the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The defendant will be acquitted of the DWI criminal charge if the State’s Attorneys fail to meet its burden of proof in…
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Fatal Truck Accidents Have Surged in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
According to a news report posted on star-telegram.com, a severe truck accident occurred along Loop 820 in North Richland Hills, Texas. The crash occurred between a fuel tanker truck and a truck hauling animal waste. The accident was fatal and the truck fire burned for several hours. One truck driver died, and two other people…