The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit revived a lawsuit which a Virginia district judge had dismissed due to a technicality. The lawsuit involves the practice of suspending drivers' licenses because of unpaid court fees. Critics say this practice forces people into a ...
Parker County Criminal Defense Blog
Three Ways to Erase a Texas Criminal Record
Punishment for a criminal offense does not end once the cell doors open or the period of probation ends. In fact, sometimes the collateral consequences can be just as bad, or even worse, than the direct consequences. Even a minor criminal conviction often makes it hard to get a g...
Occupational Drivers’ License: What You Need to Know
Most people whose licenses are suspended do nothing about the issue. 75 percent of these individuals simply keep driving. The "ignore a problem and hope it goes away" approach hardly ever works and almost always results in very bitter consequences. In Texas, those consequences i...
Are you hoping your drug conviction will be dismissed?
You may insist that you are innocent of the drug charges that led to your conviction. Texas is very aggressive in dealing with drug crimes, but law enforcement, prosecutors and judges sometimes make mistakes. At one time, there was a record number of exonerations for d...
Do you have to take a field sobriety test in Texas?
If a police officer pulls you over due to suspecting you are driving while intoxicated, he or she may ask you to step out of the car and perform a field sobriety test. The point of this test is to determine if you are drunk and deserving of an arrest for DWI. While it is always ...
DUI and DWI testing and your rights
DUI and DWI charges are serious and intended to discourage future dangerous activity. The penalties for such charges may cost drivers their driving privileges. Those looking to maintain their rights must be aware of the charges and what they entail. There are a few ke...
Understanding marijuana laws in Texas
Attitudes and laws about marijuana are quickly changing across the country, and Texas is no exception. You may have heard about the state implementing a new medical marijuana law, or local communities being softer on petty offenses. Perhaps you even came from nearby sta...
Can I get my case expunged in Texas?
The court has dismissed the criminal case against you, whether through a deferred adjudication program or another mechanism. While that is certainly good news, you should be aware that, without further action, your arrest record remains available to employers, landlords and other...
3 methods of expunging DUI records
Anybody with a criminal record knows all too well how it can affect many aspects of life. Records of arrest – or worse, a conviction – may impede finding employment, getting an apartment or pursuing certain vocations. DUI charges are particularly problematic because people of...
Are breath tests always accurate?
The breath test is among the most common tools police officers use to bolster DUI charges. If you are stopped on suspicion of drunk driving, you will most likely be asked to breathe into a machine that measures your blood alcohol level. A positive reading will serve as evidence o...
