It sounds simple enough: driving while intoxicated. A common thought is that it means what it says: driving while intoxicated. But how does Texas law really define this offense? First, driving doesn’t really mean driving. Rather, Texas law … [Read more...]
Stopped for DWI?
Do I Have to Take A Field Sobriety Test? Did you know that law enforcement cannot force you to submit to field sobriety tests. Police officers are trained to put you through three standard field sobriety tests if they believe you may be driving … [Read more...]
Clearing Your Record
Anytime a person is arrested and booked into jail, a record is created. This record quickly proliferates to many databases and is easily accessible to the public. Many counties in the DFW and Houston areas have booking photos of each person arrested … [Read more...]
The Great Texas Warrant Roundup
Have you heard about The Great Texas Warrant Roundup? For the last several years, the state of Texas has sponsored the Roundup, with more than 300 jurisdictions taking part in the Roundup as of 2015. The 2016 Roundup is just around the corner! … [Read more...]
NEW TEXAS OPEN CARRY LAW
Beginning January 1,2016 Texans with a concealed handgun license (CHL), now to be called license to carry (LTC), will be able to openly carry their handgun in most public places as long as the handgun is in a shoulder or belt holster. … [Read more...]
Traffic Laws You Should Know
The rules of the road in Texas are governed primarily by the Texas Transportation Code. This is the law, along with city ordinances, that police officers are trained to enforce. The only review of these laws for most Texas drivers was in their … [Read more...]
Traffic Tickets in Texas – You Should Not Just Pay the Fine
by John Robinson Many people consider traffic tickets and their associated fines just part of life. Some people just pay the fine without a second thought. If a person rarely gets a ticket, this may not be that big of a problem. However, as little … [Read more...]