It is widely known that people cannot legally drive their vehicles in Texas if they are intoxicated. Those who do risk being arrested and charged with a DWI. If convicted of a DWI, people will face serious consequences. The potential penalties only become worse for...
You have been arrested for driving while intoxicated, but it is not your first rodeo. You have a couple DWIs under your belt and you are familiar with the legal process in such cases. The penalties for a first and second DWI can be costly and inconvenient, but you...
It seems that everyone in Texas, across the nation and all over the world has a cellphone with video recording capabilities. It is a major part of advertising campaigns to emphasize how advanced the new devices are. While this can be beneficial in many ways, it can...
For those who have felt the cold steel of handcuffs, you know the horror, uncertainty and fear of the immediate predicament. Unless you already have an attorney on retainer, you do not know what to do. You do not know what will happen to you. And, you will look for...
A white-collar crime investigation can be lengthy and costly for its targets. Federal or Texas law enforcement can investigate individuals for allegedly misappropriating entrusted assets. Embezzlement Embezzlement is among the best known of these white collar crimes....
When we think about drunk driving, we think about the person coming home from the bar on the weekends who made a bad choice. But, a look at just one week this month reveals that DWI arrests occur almost every day of the week. The Hardin County Jail Report The Hardin...
Financial fraud allegations can happen to anyone that has a job in the financial, banking, investing, credit and sales, generally. Realistically, if you have access to the personal information of customers, like credit cards, bank accounts, Social Security Numbers,...
Let us set the stage. You hear rumors in the office that the police or FBI are sniffing around the office. People are being asked questions about potential white collar crimes or allegations, but you have not done anything wrong, so you do not pay attention. Then, one...
Getting charged with a DWI in Texas is no laughing matter. Even a first time DWI offender can face 180 days in county jail and a fine of up to $2,000. If you are facing DWI charges, it can be beneficial to meet with a criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible to...
If you are driving after drinking alcohol it is possible you could be pulled over on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI). This is a serious situation in Texas, especially if you already have a couple DWIs under your belt. Penalties for a third DWI The...
