What Is an Occupational Driver License in Texas? An occupational driver license (ODL) or “occupational license” is a judicially-issued permit to drive a vehicle in Texas after a person’s license has been suspended. A driver license suspension is a collateral consequence that can stem from a DWI arrest or conviction or a conviction on a

Many of us — the author included — were spanked by our parents growing up. It wasn’t uncommon for mom or dad to spank us with whatever they could get their hands on — belts, wooden spoons, switches. Times have changed, however, and corporal punishment is not as acceptable as it used to be. In fact,

People think since you can purchase CBD at almost any corner store in Texas, that it must be legal. Even elected district attorneys have different opinions about the legality of CBD oil in Texas. In this article we’re going to take a look at the circumstances under which CBD oil is legal and the arguments

Looking for a Drug Offender Education Program (DOEP)? Look no further. Here’s the entire list of Drug Offender Education Programs. The list is also available as a downloadable PDF file here: DOEP in Tarrant, Johnson and Dallas Counties . Contact Us About DOEP Possibilities If you have been charged with possession of a controlled substance

Do you need a front license plate in Texas? Texas is a two-plate state, which means drivers are supposed to have license plates on the front and back of their vehicles. Not having a front license plate means an officer has probable cause to stop you at any time, and you may receive a citation

The Court of Criminal Appeals handed down State v. Martinez , answering whether the State’s testing of blood previously drawn by hospital personnel for medical purposes constitutes a search under the Fourth Amendment. In facts similar to those in State v. Martinez, in 1991 the Court of Criminal Appeals handed down the plurality opinion in State v. Comeaux that

Have you been arrested and charged with a drug offense in Tarrant County, but are ready to live drug-free?  The Tarrant County DIRECT program can help you obtain and maintain sobriety while favorably resolving your criminal case and helping keep your record clean. What is Tarrant County DIRECT Court? DIRECT stands for Drug Impact Rehabilitation