Driving under the influence in Texas can result in serious penalties and consequences of the accused drivers. Driving facing drunk driving charges should be familiar with the penalties and consequences they may be facing and how they can defend themselves against...
The harsh economic climate of the past year and a half has created challenges for millions of Americans, leading some to make questionable financial decisions in order to get by. Accusations of bank fraud can arise out of an individual’s attempts to find loopholes or...
Taking something that does not belong to you is known to be wrong and unlawful. However, what if an individual was mistaken, believing that the item was theirs? Furthermore, an individual may not even be aware that they took an item that was not his or hers. In such...
Getting pulled over on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a painful experience, and the penalties on conviction are severe. A drunk-driving conviction stays on an individual’s record, possibly preventing them from getting or keeping a job, and license...
This past Fourth of July may have been filled with food, fireworks and fun, including having a couple beers during the festivities. But an enjoyable holiday can turn into an awful evening if on your way home from the party you are pulled over by police and accused of...
Facing drug charges is a serious situation for any accused individual. There are different types of drug charges and accused individuals should be familiar with so they can understand what they are facing and prepare a strong criminal defense. There are several...
Jefferson County officials have issued aggravated intoxication charges to a suspect after a Thursday evening wreck that claimed the lives of three victims and critically injured a young child. The traffic accident occurred on Highway 82 near the Valero Refinery in...
When a heated dispute between two people turns violent, one party may face assault charges. While there is no domestic violence statute in Texas, domestic assault is a form of family violence and is defined as an assault committed by an offender against one of their:...
When an otherwise law-abiding person inadvertently becomes involved in a crime, unexpected instincts often produce alarming behavior. One of the most common examples of this phenomenon is the hit-and-run accident. A recent fatality in Beaumont provides a striking...
We live in especially hectic and stressful times, and when these emotionally charged times combine with emotionally charged incidents, the results can be volatile. Friends and families may find arguments escalating and blowing up. One such incident may have occurred...