DWI in Texas Can You Be Charged If You’re Intoxicated in a Parked Car? If you’ve been to a party or a bar and had too much to drink, sleeping in your car might seem better than getting behind the wheel and trying to make it home. After all, isn’t … [Read more...]
Protecting Your Miranda Rights in Texas
The Constitutional Safeguards Available When You’re Detained by Police Because they understood the power of government officials and potential for abuses within the ranks of law enforcement, the founding fathers included specific language in the … [Read more...]
Protecting Your Rights When Detained by the Police
Learn the Right Steps to Minimize Potential Consequences Being detained or taken into custody by a law enforcement officer can be scary and intimidating, even when you’ve done nothing wrong. Adrenaline and emotions can take over, causing you to … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know About DWI in Texas
Minimizing the Consequences of an Arrest or Conviction for Driving While Intoxicated We all make mistakes. But some of them can have devastating consequences, including a conviction for driving while intoxicated (DWI). You may be aware of some of … [Read more...]
Why You Need an Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer
The Risks of Using Inexperienced Counsel or Representing Yourself When you're under investigation for committing a crime, or arrested and charged, the fear and uncertainty can be paralyzing. You might hire the first attorney you meet, regardless of … [Read more...]
The Importance of Having An Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney
Hi, my name is Patrick McCarty, I'm a criminal defense attorney here at Bailey & Galyen. Today I wanted to talk to you about the importance of having an experienced criminal defense attorney represent you if you have been arrested or charged with a … [Read more...]
Minimize the Consequences of a DWI on Your Car Insurance
Hiring an Attorney to Defend You Can Lessen the Insurance Impact There are many potential negative ramifications of a DWI conviction in Texas. You may spend time in jail and/or pay a hefty fine and court fees. You could lose your license for a … [Read more...]
What Is No Refusal Weekend in Texas?
No Refusal Weekend in Texas Understanding Implied Consent and the Texas “No Refusal” Program In Texas, often at holidays or times when police know that there will a greater volume of traffic on the roads or more likelihood of people drinking and … [Read more...]
Admissions Scandal Rocks Higher Education
Wrongdoing Includes Bribes, Cheating on Entrance Exams and Misrepresentation of Athletic AbilityIn March, 2019, federal prosecutors announced a total of 50 indictments in what officials say is the most extensive college admissions fraud ever … [Read more...]
The Difference Between a Felony and Misdemeanor Traffic Offense
As a general rule, a misdemeanor results in a shorter period of incarceration, typically less than a year. In addition, a sentence for a misdemeanor it customarily served in a city or county jail, rather than a prison. You can be charged with … [Read more...]
Do You Lose Rights When Convicted of a Felony?
When you’ve been charged with a felony in the state of Texas, one of your concerns may be the ultimate loss of some of the basic rights of citizenship. You may have heard rumors that such a conviction will cause you to forfeit more than your freedom … [Read more...]
Facing an Assault Charge after the Holidays?
Tips for Minimizing the Risk of an Assault Arrest Over the Holidays It’s supposed to be a time of peace on earth, good will to all persons. Unfortunately, most domestic violence experts say, physical assault doesn’t take a holiday at Christmas and … [Read more...]