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 driving privileges. Read More...

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. Read More...

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. Read More...

You might be generally aware that you have a right to an attorney when charged with a crime, but it’s important to understand what that means if you’re stopped for a DWI in Texas. While it’s important to discuss the details of your case with a DWI lawyer, here are some answers to frequently asked questions about your right to legal counsel. Read More...

Motorists with multiple drunk driving convictions in Texas have faced stiff penalties for years, including the requirement of an ignition interlock device that prevents a vehicle from starting if the operator has been drinking. Starting Sept. 1, 2015, first-time offenders may also be subject to this punishment. Read More...

If you find yourself confused about the differences between parole and probation, you are not alone. These two legal terms confuse many people. Read More...

This is one scenario where the circumstances surrounding your loved ones case carries the most decisive weight. If you are talking about a bail situation, a lawyer may be your best bet at getting your family member out of prison. A lawyer can negotiate on their behalf and get the bail lowered to a more reasonable level, but the amount owed does fit the crime committed. Read More...

The fatal shooting of Michael Brown is still in the investigatory stage. Should evidence of suspected criminal acts be found, Officer Darren Wilson will be indicted on criminal charges, but that's not the only legal iron in the fire. Depending on the findings, he also faces charges from a state and civil level. Read More...

Everyone's job comes with a certain amount of privilege, but for employees in the finance world, as well as employees in accounting departments across the country, that privilege also comes with an expectation of trust. Read More...

Given its prominence in the media, both past and present, a history of domestic violence in the NFL has been well-established. And recent events have stirred the pot once again. The question we need to ask is: What's being done about the pattern we see? Read More...