Driving while drunk is a recipe for disaster. A drunken stupor dulls a driver’s motor skills, concentration, ability to make snap judgments and reaction times, which are all important in driving. Drunk drivers can endanger themselves and the lives of others, which is...
Facing federal drug charges can be life-changing. The steps you take can mean the difference in the outcome of your case. Federal agencies conduct investigations with charges taking the form of federal crimes. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is the agency...
Local laws specifically indicate how to address and approach specific crimes, such as assault or theft. However, some violations require a more widescale process based on their details and severity. Some cases require additional procedures and investigations, usually...
In Texas, your house is your castle, so you should be able to protect it when you need to. Under the state's Castle Doctrine, people may use deadly force, like shooting a gun, to defend their property, themselves or someone else. Because deadly force can cause death...
Most people who are arrested for drug crimes in Texas are charged with state law violations instead of federal law. However, federal law also prohibits manufacturing, possessing and selling controlled substances; state and federal law sometimes overlap. Whether state...
What happens when a person is falsely accused of domestic violence? Can the person who filed the charges drop them? In Texas, it is not so simple. Texas has a “No-Drop Policy” policy, which does not allow a person who files a domestic violence complaint against...
