If you face drug charges of any kind, you would do well to familiarize yourself with the constructive possession doctrine. It could mean the difference between conviction and dismissal of the charges. It goes without saying that the prosecutor cannot convict you of a...
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What are the most common reasons for truck accidents?
Truck accidents injure hundreds of people in the state of Texas each year. Even if you drive carefully, a momentary lapse in judgment could put you at risk of serious injury or death if you collide with a truck. Knowing some of the common causes of truck accidents may...
Can you get expelled for a DWI?
As a student, you may have a lot on the line when facing the possibility of a DWI-related conviction. Even if it is your first-time offense or the first time you will have any sort of criminal record, it can potentially impact your schooling and career for years to...
How does the stand your ground law work?
Despite laws that allow you to react to a threat with deadly force, you could still face legal hassles if you use these rights. The main issue is each law provides different rights, and you must understand how they work and when they apply. News4SA explains the main...
Can you get arrested for using prescription drugs?
You know not to use illegal drugs. Additionally, you have a medical condition and you need prescription medicine to treat it. So you probably feel that you will not get into trouble with the police because you take prescription medicine. However, you might be wrong if...
What do you know about verbal and emotional abuse?
After getting into a heated argument with your girlfriend, you learned she charged you with domestic violence. Because you never raised a hand against her, you feel confused about where the accusations of harm stemmed from. The Office on Women's Health explains...
18-Wheeler Accidents
Jim Sharon Bearden, Jr. was in a double 18 wheeler wreck in 2005. He personally has experienced the devastation that a catastrophic wreck can have on one’s family. Interstate 10 is used by most drivers in Southeast Texas to travel to and from Beaumont, Orange, and...
Divorce and Custody Battles: Make sure your lawyer knows how to fight!
As a single parent who has gone through a divorce and custody battle, Jim Sharon Bearden, Jr. knows what you are going through. Handling family law, divorce, and related issues requires not just legal skill, but compassion for families in crisis. At the Bearden Law...
Penalties for driving over the legal limit
Driving with a blood alcohol content of .08 or above is illegal. However, if the presence of alcohol in your system adversely affects driving, you can still face arrest even if your BAC is lower than .08. The penalties associated with a DWI are strict and can have...