Archives for: July, 2018

Should Texans Blow into a Breathalyzer If Pulled Over for DWI?

Breathalyzer | DWI

Most of us are familiar with the sinking sensation that comes with seeing flashing red and blue lights in our rearview mirrors. If you’ve been drinking even a little prior to your traffic stop or are stopped at a sobriety checkpoint, this apprehension multiples – and for good reason.

A Texas DWI can have life-changing consequences, even for a first offense. It can cost you thousands upon thousands of dollars in fines, and may even cost you your job. It’s therefore important to know your rights if you’re stopped for suspected drunk driving, and to know exactly how to proceed.

Most Texans are under the mistaken assumption that they are required to submit to any form of sobriety testing. This [...]

What the 20 Charged in West Texas Drug Trafficking Ring are Up against

Drug Crimes | Drug Trafficking

In June, law enforcement agencies throughout Terry County and Lubbock County raided over a dozen locations to bust a major drug trafficking ring in West Texas. The raids were an effort headed by federal and state police to catch over a dozen individuals who had been involved in a conspiracy since January to move drugs. During the raid, police seized a pound of cocaine and five pounds of marijuana. Firearms and vehicles were also taken.

Some of the individuals involved in the ring were already being held in jail for state charges. Collectively, 20 people were charged with the following federal crimes:

• conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana
• distribution and possession with intent

Why You Should Never Take a Texas Field Sobriety Test

DWI | Field Sobriety Test

If you are pulled over while you are driving, you may face searches or tests to make sure you are not driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Failing these tests can lead to criminal charges and even suffering the consequences of a conviction.

There’s something you might not know, though – these tests don’t have to be taken in the first place.

How so?

Below, we’re going to go over Texans’ rights in regards to field sobriety tests and what you can do to prevent DWI charges. Law enforcement officers will not always be clear when they instruct you through a traffic stop, so the more you know, the more you can be in control of your situation.[...]

Strategies Lawyers Use to Fight Texas Sexual Assault Charges

Sex Crimes | Sexual Assault

Sexual assault, commonly known as rape, is a quite-serious offense that can lead to decades of jail time, and potentially even life in prison for repeat offenders or extreme cases.

Moreover, the stigma of being a convicted sex offender will follow you for the rest of your life. You will be required to register as a sex offender, and will be ineligible for criminal record expungement.

However, most sex crimes take place behind closed doors between two adults, and have no other witnesses. Moreover, the defendant and alleged victim often have very different viewpoints of what took place, making sexual assault cases particularly complicated.

Below, we cover common defense strategies Texas criminal defense attorneys use to fight sexual assault [...]