Whether it’s a DWI or a drug crime , a conviction for this type of offense can have a devastating and negative impact on your personal life and professional reputation. Although it may be possible to get your entire case dismissed or obtain a not guilty verdict, sometimes that is out of the question. However, the county courts throughout Texas understand that most individuals who face criminal ...
A DWI charge in Texas can have a significantly negative impact on your life. Not only does a conviction result in time behind bars, costly fines, and the loss of driving privileges, but a permanent criminal record can ruin your professional reputation and personal life. Fortunately, it is possible to get a Texas DWI reduced. A criminal defense attorney can negotiate with the prosecution or ...
After being arrested for a misdemeanor criminal offense, some thoughts which come to mind might include, “It’s only a misdemeanor, so it’s not that serious. I can handle the charges on my own, I don’t need a lawyer.” Since misdemeanors are not as serious as felonies, many people consider such crimes as merely minor in nature. However, there is no such thing as a minor criminal offense. Whether you ...
When we think of the punishment for a DWI conviction, a lengthy jail sentence, expensive fines, and losing the ability to operate a vehicle for a long period of time often come to mind. However, having a DWI on your permanent criminal record can have a negative impact on your employment, education, and other opportunities life has to offer. A Texas DWI can affect the following aspects of your ...
Texas ALR Hearings Under Texas law, it is possible to regain your driving privileges through an Administration License Revocation (ALR) hearing. The ALR Program is a civil administrative process, meaning that this suspension period is separate from the criminal penalties—including another period of license suspension—a person is subject to upon conviction. Request an ALR Hearing In the event of a ...
A DWI charge in Texas can have a significantly negative impact on your life. Not only does a conviction result in time behind bars, costly fines, and the loss of driving privileges, but a permanent criminal record can ruin your professional reputation and personal life. Fortunately, it is possible to get a Texas DWI reduced. A criminal defense attorney can negotiate with the prosecution or ...
A first-time DWI in Texas is a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by a jail term of up to 180 days, a fine no more than $2,000, and license suspension for up to a year. However, there are certain aggravating factors that could not only lead to increased penalties, but also a felony DWI charge. The following are the most common factors to enhance a Texas DWI: High BAC – If your blood alcohol content ...
The rise of electronic cigarettes in recent years has been explosive. E-cigarette company Juul Labs, Inc. charged into the scene in 2015, and in just three years, they held a 72% market share . They marketed themselves as a “healthier” alternative to smoking tobacco, even though it never received the official stamp of approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Between 2011 and 2018, ...
While the holidays may be filled with joy, cheer, and celebration for many people, they are also unfortunately subject to a sharp increase in certain types of crime. On this blog, we examine three crimes that occur more commonly during the holidays, and how to help avoid yourself from falling victim to one of them. Shoplifting Retail stores frequently stock up on inventory and make sure the ...
