The goal of driving any vehicle is to make sure you keep the “rubber side down,” that is, keep the wheels on the road. This is extremely important for drivers of 18-wheelers, given how much more dire accidents involving them are. It is false to say that all accidents...
Texas law holds provisions against the verbal and emotional abuse of spouses or adult partners. Some individuals might have questions about what constitutes this practice and where the line exists between abusive behaviors and arguments or disagreements. When it comes...
Having a Texas criminal charge pending against you may have you feeling anxious already. You may feel even more uneasy if you learn there is an eyewitness planning to identify you as the guilty party. Many people believe that eyewitness testimony is one of the most...
During a Texas traffic stop, the law enforcement officer who stops you may ask you to submit to a breath test if there is a suspicion you might have been drinking. If the results of that breath test lead to a charge of driving while intoxicated, you may have valid...
When you notice an 18-wheeler on the road, your first thought may not be worrying about whether or not the driver becomes distracted by something inside their truck. However, when a sudden vehicle crash occurs, then you may wonder how the truck near you did not stop...
When a Texas law enforcement officer stops your car, you may feel your heart start to race, even if you are not doing anything wrong. A traffic stop is often an anxiety-inducing encounter, but knowing what rights you have during a traffic stop when it comes to vehicle...
If you struggle to manage your anger, your anger could leave you with an assault charge. According to the American Psychological Association, anger can be unpredictable and powerful enough to leave people at its mercy. Anger can begin mild and end in rage or fury....
Coming across an unexpected DUI checkpoint on the road can really feel like an unpleasant surprise. Moreover, if you are not prepared to go through such a checkpoint, is there anything you can do to avoid it? It may surprise you to know, but it is actually entirely...
There are many situations in which you may have to provide a sample of urine, saliva or hair for drug testing. The results can affect your eligibility for a job and possibly result in criminal charges. However, drug testing is not infallible. According to Drugs.com,...
If charged with a drug-related offense, you could face a wide range of consequences, such as the possibility of years behind bars, a steep fine and a shattered reputation, depending on the nature of the offense. In addition, it is crucial to understand the other ways...