The most common question I get when talking to someone after an arrest for Driving While Intoxicated is “Will my driver’s license be suspended?” Unfortunately, the answer just depends. There are a variety of factors that are considered first. The non-criminal or “civil” driver’s license suspension prosecuted by Texas
If you’ve been charged with a DWI in Austin, Texas, you may be wondering where to turn for help. Driving while intoxicated is a serious crime in the state of Texas, and there is a range of possible penalties. So what are the Texas DWI penalties? The answer varies based
Assault and sexual assault convictions carry some of the strictest penalties in Texas. Sexual assault is usually a second-degree felony that carries a sentence of up to twenty years in state prison but can be upgraded to a first-degree felony with a sentence of up to 99 years in prison.
A hit and run occurs anytime someone leaves the scene of a car crash involving property damage, injury, or death. It also includes leaving the scene without giving all of your information. In Texas, a hit and run is a serious criminal charge, and depending on the severity of the
If you have been arrested or accused of domestic assault or family violence in Texas, you are not alone and it’s important to know more about what you have been charged with. Here’s what you need to know about family domestic violence and how it can affect you. Talk to
The quarantine and closures stemming from the Coronavirus are having a drastic effect on the prosecution and disposition of criminal and legal cases. This article will address How those closures may affect your Criminal Case. Criminal court cases, from arrest to plea negotiations and jury trials involve crowded spaces. Each
In Texas, there are five common domestic violence charges: Assault with Injury Family Violence Terroristic Threat of a Family Member. Family Violence with Strangulation Aggravated Assault of a Family Member. Continuous violence against a family member. Each charge comes with different legal consequences, and it’s important to know the laws
How will the Coronavirus/ Covid-19 affect my Criminal Case? The quarantine and closures stemming from the Coronavirus are having a drastic effect on the prosecution and disposition of criminal cases. This article will address How those closures may affect your Criminal Case. Criminal court cases, from arrest to plea negotiations
What is the difference between DUI vs. DWI in Texas? The two terms are often colloquially used interchangeably; however, there is a distinct difference between DUI vs. DWI in Texas. DWI stands for “driving while intoxicated” and applies to a driver who has lost the normal use of their mental
Texas’ animal cruelty laws were originally set in place to deal with cattle and livestock, but today’s laws cover a variety of animals. Today the charge is differentiated between Cruelty to Nonlivestock Animals and Cruelty to Livestock animals. Cruelty to animals can be classified as a misdemeanor or a felony,