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What Is a Gap in Treatment After a Car Accident? A gap in treatment is any delay between your accident and your first doctor visit, or a pause in your…
What Is Reasonable Suspicion in Texas? Reasonable suspicion is the legal standard police must meet before they can pull you over or temporarily detain you. It requires more than a…
Police Jurisdiction in Texas: Who Can Stop You and Where? Texas has one of the most complex law enforcement structures in the United States. From city police officers to Texas…
Yes, you can refuse a field sobriety test in Texas. Unlike breath or blood tests, field sobriety tests are completely voluntary, and refusing them does not trigger automatic license suspension…
Case Dismissed… When you’ve been charged with a crime and your freedom and livelihood are on the line, there’s nothing better than hearing the words, “Case Dismissed.” Getting criminal charges…
A DWI with an open container in Texas doubles the minimum jail time from 72 hours to six days. Under Texas Penal Code § 49.04 and § 49.031, if police…
Can You Get a DWI on a Horse, Bicycle, or Golf Cart in Texas? Picture this: You’ve had a few drinks at a backyard barbecue, and you’re trying to make…
Intoxication Crimes Lawyer in Dallas Thousands of people are charged each year in Dallas County with an “intoxication crime.” An intoxication crime refers to an offense that stems from being…
A detective just called. What should you do? Do not talk to the detective. Whether you’re innocent, guilty, or being told you’re “just a witness,” you should never speak with…
