Protective Order Violation in Dallas: What To Know
If you’ve been charged with a protective order violation in Dallas, you’re facing a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine. In…
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Wrongful Death Claim After a Drunk Driving Death in Fort Bend County
Can You File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit After a Drunk Driving Death in Fort Bend County? Yes. If you lost a loved one to a drunk driver in Fort Bend…
What’s the Difference Between Probation and Deferred Adjudication?
The key difference: Straight probation results in a conviction on your record. Deferred adjudication does not. If you successfully complete deferred adjudication, your case is dismissed and no conviction is…
Can the police search without a warrant?
Were You Searched Without a Warrant? Here’s What You Need to Know If police searched your car, your home, or your person without your permission, you’re probably wondering whether what…
Legality of Delta 8 THC, Delta 9 THC, Delta 10 THC & THCA in Texas
Legality of Delta 8 THC, Delta 9 THC, Delta 10 THC, and THCA in Texas Updated December 2025 You can’t go very far in Texas without seeing a store that…
Can You Refuse a Field Sobriety Test in 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…
DWI Open Container in Texas
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…
Misdemeanor to Felony: DWI to Intoxication Manslaughter in TX
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…
Can You Sue a Public School for Sexual Abuse in Texas?
Can You Sue a Public School for Sexual Abuse in Texas? Yes, you can sue a Texas public school for sexual abuse, but your legal options depend heavily on when…