If boating on Texas’ many lakes and waterways just doesn’t seem right without a cooler filled with your favorite ice-cold brew, then you need to be aware of Texas’ boating while intoxicated (BWI) laws and penalties. Getting behind the wheel
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What is Early Release Probation?
Many people find themselves convicted of petty crimes in the state of Texas. It is extremely common that these same people are required to serve probationary periods as a part of their sentence. What is often forgotten, however, is that…
Is Carjacking a Federal Crime?
Carjacking is unfortunately quite a regular occurrence in large cities across the United States. Texas is not excluded from this list, as cities such as Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio see their fair share of carjackings. At any rate, there…
Violation of a Protective Order in Texas
Protective orders, also known as restraining orders, may grant a large amount of power to an individual residing in the United States of America. The point of this legal mechanism is to set limits on the communication, contact, or interaction…
Is Stalking a Crime in Texas?
Stalking and cyberstalking are serious offenses in the state of Texas. However, while many people are under the impression that avoiding contact with an individual prevents them from being charged as criminals, simply causing fear and presenting oneself as a…
Can I Get Hired With a Misdemeanor?
Individuals make mistakes. Sometimes these mistakes lead to criminal misdemeanor charges. However, will a misdemeanor charge keep you from getting hired by an employer?
The reality is that any past criminal charges can affect a person’s ability to get a…
Can Charges Be Dropped After Indictment?
An indictment is a formal criminal accusation made against an individual who has allegedly committed a crime. An indictment is made based upon available evidence, but they are not required for every crime. On a federal level, indictments are only…
Texas DWI Laws 2022
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious issue that can lead to criminal charges. Those charges can mean the difference between freedom and years in prison, especially if you hurt someone else in a DWI accident. You should consult an…
How to Beat an Assault Charge in Texas
Being arrested on suspicion of committing a crime and actually being charged are two completely different things. Charges can be levied by a prosecutor, most often from a District Attorney’s office, after you have been arrested by a law enforcement…
What is a ‘Crime of Passion’?
The term “crime of passion” is something that individuals likely hear fairly often on television shows or in movies. However, this phrase, or rather the idea of a crime committed during certain circumstances, does have a legal meaning.
In criminal…