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Under Texas law, you can be arrested for driving while intoxicated if you’re operating a vehicle on roadways while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The charges for DWI carry a few legal implications, one of which impacts your driver’s license. You do have certain rights to contest the charges, but it’s important to understand the proceedings and what they mean for your
The legal basis of excessive bail lies in the Eighth amendment of the original U.S. Bill of Rights. It protects the individual’s right to have a fair amount of bail set for any specific crime. However, there are no specific bail amounts set for particular crimes. Do I Have A Right To Bail? A common misconception about the Eighth amendment is that it guarantees
This question has been raised frequently over the past three years, and especially the past several months with the new laws regarding marijuana use that were passed in Colorado. The decriminalization of possessing small amounts of marijuana in other states has put Texans on notice. While lawmakers and citizens continue to raise the question, as of right now transporting marijuana from Colorado into Texas,
A handgun is a weapon that is intended to be fired while held in either one or both hands. While most people opt to brace a handgun with a second hand, all handguns have the capacity to be fired with a single hand. Handguns are deemed to be in a separate group of firearms than long guns, such as shotguns and rifles — most
Improper labeling often gets treated like an honest mistake. The argument only holds water if the manufacturer catches the error in time and pulls the defective product from the shelf. Otherwise, there are grounds for legal repercussions. If you or a loved one has suffered personal injury as a result of improper labels on products, whether that be children’s toys, equipment, prescription drugs or
DWI cases are a dime a dozen in Texas. This is due to the fact that the Lone Star State has the second highest impaired driving fatality rate in the nation; right behind California. According to current traffic statistics, every 20 minutes someone is injured or killed in a DWI accident on Texas roads. Law enforcement is out to curb these incidents with some
Most people pay very little attention to the difference in terminology until it affects them personally. It’s true that these terms are used interchangeably, but if you’re facing charges for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the difference becomes extremely important. This article will explain why. DUI And DWI Are Not Interchangeable Terms The first difference between these two terms appears to
Our children are our lives. They are what matter to us most in this world. It’s as simple as that. And when our child is hurt, it changes a parent forever. Personal injury cases may be some of the most common legal matters on record, but that doesn’t make them easy to prove or settle, especially when a child is the injured party. If
Given the complexity of DWI law in the state of Texas; there is a short answer and a long answer to this question. The short answer is yes. You will lose your license if you are charged with a DWI. The long answer to this question begins with taking quick action and finding the right representation. Let’s take a look behind the scenes. What
If you’ve been arrested for more than one drunk driving incident in the state of Texas, you may be familiar with the process of going to court and sentencing. However, if a certain amount of time has passed since your matter was resolved, the consequences can be quite different now considering recent initiatives to crack down on drunk driving. The State has taken an
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