Those who have never driven commercially may never know how important a CDL is for drivers. For them, a driver’s license is an afterthought. They might not need to worry when they rack up a few speeding tickets, or get a moving violation or two. Commercial Drivers know better. For them, the CDL is literally …
When you are charged with a crime, you are owed certain evidence, but that doesn’t mean it all gets handed over. The Michael Morton Act was passed in 2013 so that prosecutors would not withhold any evidence in their possession. The reason for the legislation should be obvious. Texas does not want to see an …
A terroristic threat sounds pretty bad, doesn’t it? I think it’s the word “terrorist” that really seems to amp up the fear factor. So most people who are charged with crime are shocked to hear it. But the truth is, a terroristic threat can be lots of things and it doesn’t mean you are a …
If you or a loved one has been arrested, usually the first concern is how long until he or she can be released. As with most things in the law, it can depend on a number of factors. First I will give a break-down of the best possible scenario, and then list some complications which …
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Let’s face it, a lot of times, defendants are caught red-handed. Whether they blow a .25 in a breathalyzer in a DWI case or they are found with bags of LSD in the glove box of their vehicle, the police have all the evidence they need to secure a conviction. But what if the …
