Helping North Texans Erase Criminal Records
A breath test measures your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Police are checking to see if drivers are over the legal limit, which is 0.08% for most people. Commercial and underage drivers are notable exceptions. However, even if you fail a breath test, that does...
A night out with friends can feel carefree, especially for young people who see social drinking as part of growing up. But when alcohol and driving intersect, the situation can change quickly. In Texas, the law treats underage drinking and driving differently than...
It was not that long ago that recreational marijuana was illegal in every state. You could not grow marijuana plants or consume it, either through smoking or edibles. While some states had medical marijuana programs, anyone caught with marijuana without proper...
Allegations of rape typically involve claims that one person used violence or incapacitating substances to experience sexual intimacy with someone who did not consent. There are also special circumstances in which otherwise consensual behavior could lead to criminal...
When you face criminal charges in Texas, you deal with a complex dual-court system. A single action can violate both Texas statutes and United States federal law simultaneously, allowing both governments to prosecute you for the same conduct. The jurisdiction handling...
Television tells us that police must read people their rights the moment an arrest happens. It doesn’t happen that way in real life. In Texas, for example, officers can arrest you, search you and take you to jail without reading your Miranda rights. Waiting to hear...
If you have been accused of certain crimes, it is natural for authorities to want to search your computer or other electronic devices. For example, we recently discussed various internet-related sex offenses. If you are facing these types of allegations, reviewing...
A police search of your home could be carried out during a criminal investigation. They may be looking for evidence in the case against you. That said, the police are not given free rein to conduct a search whenever they want simply because they are in a position of...
The most common belief is that "only the guilty" confess. However, the reality is far more unsettling. Certain police interrogation methods are designed to break down resistance and elicit confessions, not discover the truth. These techniques do not work by yelling...
A drug charge can -- potentially -- lead to incarceration, fines and life-changing penalties. However, the exact punishments for a drug charge often depend on the unique factors involved in the case. Unfortunately, even a "simple" possession charge can escalate,...