DUI checkpoints are used by law enforcement officers to check the sobriety of drivers passing through particular areas, and have the added benefit of being a way to discourage drunk driving altogether. These checkpoints are typically used on days in which large numbers of intoxicated drivers are expected to hit... View Article
The possession of certain drugs and substances in Texas can violate the Texas Controlled Substances Act. The penalties for possession vary depending on the type and amount of drug, as well as the circumstances in which the possession was discovered. But in general, to convict a defendant on a drug... View Article
If you were convicted of a felony in the state of Texas, you were forced to forfeit some of your civil rights, including the right to vote, hold office, serve on a jury, obtain certain kinds of employment licenses and more. However, the state of Texas does allow for people... View Article
There is a very good reason why it is illegal for people to get behind the wheel with a blood alcohol content of .08 or above: alcohol has a variety of effects that can impair your decision making and motor skills. It simply is not safe for a person with... View Article
You may have noticed posted speed limits on the highway getting higher and higher across the country over the last couple decades. This is a trend that’s been highly favored by motorists, especially in rural areas, who want to be able to get to their destinations faster. Now, there are... View Article