Understanding retrograde extrapolation is essential for grasping how DUI or DWI  cases hinge on past BAC estimates. “Retrograde extrapolation” is routinely used to infer a driver’s BAC at the time of driving based on a blood or breath specimen obtained some time after the driving ceased. Through this article, we discuss retrograde extrapolation’s role, the principles

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, nearly 90,000 Texas drivers were pulled over on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in 2021. Of those cases, nearly 12,000 were convicted of a crime , including more than 8,000 of DWI. That leaves about 75,000 DWI cases without a conviction. Many of those drivers either proved

How to Write a Character Letter for a Judge Sentences in federal criminal cases – whether they are a result of a plea or a verdict – are set by the judge. Character letters, which are also known as “sentencing letters,” are written by the defendant’s friends and family members in an effort to convince

What is Capital Murder in Texas? In Texas, capital murder is the most severe form of homicide, involving specific aggravating circumstances that elevate it beyond a standard murder charge. Convictions for capital murder can result in life imprisonment without parole or the death penalty. Capital Murder vs. Murder in Texas In Texas, the biggest difference