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Drug-related offenses involving children

If you are facing drug charges, you need to go over the unique aspects of your case. There are a number of factors that can affect the severity of a case and the potential penalties one faces, such as the amount of an unlawful substance and the type of drug. Moreover,...

How can a criminal conviction affect your life?

A criminal conviction has the potential to upturn your entire world. Most people focus on the potential financial impact or the time you might spend in jail. But what you should really focus on is the extensive repercussions to your health. After all, the justice...

What is the purpose of a field sobriety test?

When an officer pulls you over for a routine traffic stop, what can they do if they suspect you of driving under the influence? They have many tools at their disposal, but they are likely to turn to field sobriety tests first. Why is that? What purpose do field...

What is a probable cause to arrest?

When pulled over during a routine traffic stop, officers may use tests if they suspect you of intoxicated driving. This can include field sobriety tests, along with breath and blood analysis tests. They can also make arrests based on probable cause. But what is...

Possible penalties for delivery package theft in Texas

Online shopping made it easy to purchase goods through home deliveries, but it also brought about an increase in boxes and packages left on porches. Because not all of those parcels make it inside the home, Texas passed House Bill 37 to include jail time for package...

What to expect in the initial stages after arrest

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...

What is felony pretrial diversion?

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...

What are field sobriety tests?

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...

3 tactics your DWI attorney may use to defend you

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...