When prosecutors aggressively pursue drunk driving charges, it can feel like there’s no hope of escaping conviction. This is scary given the extensive penalties that can be imposed upon conviction, which might include incarceration, license suspension or revocation,...
Police officers have a responsibility to protect and serve the community. When an officer engages in misconduct, they may have violated the civil rights of the person they are attempting to arrest and charge with a crime. If you believe your civil rights have been...
During the summer in Texas, young people will attend parties, events and take part in leisure activities. For many, that might include alcohol being made available. It is illegal for those under 21 to drink alcohol, but some still do so. This can be made worse if they...
Residents of the Dallas Metroplex are heavily reliant on motor vehicles to travel in and around the area’s complex network of freeways and other major roads. As such, the abundance of motor vehicles makes the area a fertile area for car thieves. The Plano police...
Summer is a time for fun, but it can also be a time for trouble. Juvenile crime rates tend to spike during the summer months in Texas, especially for offenses like DUI, drug possession, sexual assault, theft and curfew violations. These crimes can have serious...
You may live a good life and have everything that you and your family could possibly want or need. You may have a good job that has lots of benefits and a good salary with which you can support your family so that you can all live comfortably. However, perhaps you had...
Being under criminal investigation can be the most stressful time in your life. After all, if you’re charged with a criminal offense and subsequently convicted, you could end up facing severe penalties that negatively impact nearly every aspect of your life. In an...
Crimes involving weapons are a hot-button issue in Texas. While many want to reduce the number of violent crimes involving firearms, there is disagreement on how this goal can be achieved. One bill working its way through the Texas legislature attempts to address this...
Youthful indiscretions used to be a thing. We used to tell stories of dumb things we did as kids, and they had no effect on your adult lives. However, in our modern times, thanks to the Internet and social media, youthful Rockwall indiscretions rarely stay in the...
Teens sometimes commit acts that others find annoying or offensive. They may even sometimes fight with other teens. While these actions should be discouraged, do they ever rise to the crime of disorderly conduct? What constitutes disorderly conduct? Texas Penal Code...
