If a person has a DWI conviction on his or her record, can it prevent him or her from getting a job? If a person gets a conviction in the future, can he or she lose the job he or she has now? In both cases, it depends. As Chron.com explains, factors such as the type...
While each state contends with its own marijuana policy, Texas has the United States' southern border to consider. While medical marijuana is available in limited circumstances, recreational use is still illegal. Drug trafficking carries even more severe penalties...
Most people have heard of Miranda rights due to shows or movies related to police. This is, after all, the famous "right to remain silent." But what do you really know about these rights? What do they protect? And if push comes to shove, should you rely on it? The...
Drowsy driving is a major problem that plagues roadway safety and gets many drivers into critical or even deadly crashes every year. When it comes to truck drivers, these numbers look even direr. But what about drowsy truckers is such a danger? Dangers of drowsy...
Getting a DWI on record may not feel like a big deal to some people at first. These people have a false sense of security in the fact that it is a first-time DWI. But even one single DWI could potentially alter the course of someone's life. This is important to...
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...