Year: 2021

Facing criminal charges following an arrest can be extremely intimidating, especially if it is the first offense. It can also be difficult to know how to choose a good defense attorney to represent you. Believe it or not, a defense attorney with prior experience as a...

After an arrest, there are certain legal steps that the defendant will go through. For first-time offenders, this can be a confusing and stressful time. Understanding what to expect, and what one’s rights are, may help make the process a bit easier. The defendant’s...

The criminal justice system may seem like it only seeks to punish individuals who make a mistake. However, there are many options within the system where there is leniency.  This is especially true when it comes to first-time offenders. Courts recognize that mistakes...

On the road, officers have ways of testing drivers for sobriety. This way, they can remove threats before they cause issue instead of waiting to deal with the aftermath. One type of tests they rely on are field sobriety tests. What are these tests? How do officers...

Few things are more frightening than facing charges for driving while impaired. Still, in the U.S., you are innocent until prosecutors prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you committed a criminal offense. Having a knowledgeable defense attorney on your side may make...

When people face drug charges, they may sometimes be able to participate in a drug court. There are many advantages to working with these courts instead of a traditional court. According to Travis County Community Justice Services, drug diversion courts help...