There were 15,850 DWI cases in Harris County last year. After each arrest, police officers followed specific legal procedures. Every action surrounding the arrest must follow legal and constitutional rules. The minute an officer arrests you, you become the suspect in...
The state of Texas has a reputation for being tough on crime. And this more or less remains the case when it comes to drug laws in the Lone Star state. With that said, the state’s marijuana laws are fairly more progressive than one might expect. After seeing the...
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in just about any state in the country can have serious consequences. This is certainly the case in Texas, where the punishment for such an act can be quite severe. In Texas, the act of driving with a...
Domestic violence makes up 15% of all violent crime in America, with twenty-four people becoming a victim of it every minute. Because of this, the country is seeing a huge clamp down on this type of crime. In fact, conviction rates for domestic violence are increasing...
Standing in front of a judge and facing jail time in the state of Texas is intimidating enough. But it’s a whole different feeling when you have to go to court after being falsely accused of a crime. Sometimes, this occurs due to your identity being...
Many people think an assault charge stems from a fight between two parties that leaves bruises, cuts, and the like. While this is often true, you can be charged with simple assault even if the alleged victim has no injuries. As you can expect, this often leads to...
