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Facing DWI Charges in Austin

Facing DWI Charges in Austin

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious crime in the United States. If you are facing DWI charges, there is much at stake--and not just your reputation. DWI charges in Austin, Texas can directly impact driving privileges, employment, and more if convicted. DWI...

How to Choose a Criminal Defense Attorney

How to Choose a Criminal Defense Attorney

If you’ve been arrested for or charged with a crime—regardless of how serious—it’s a good idea to talk to an attorney. Hiring a criminal defense attorney is an important decision; there are so many criminal defense attorneys out there that the task of finding and s...

3 Signs You Are Under Investigation in Austin

3 Signs You Are Under Investigation in Austin

Can you be under investigation without knowing? The short answer is yes. Being investigated for a crime usually comes as a surprise and can be very confusing and unsettling. If you’re wondering if you are under investigation, read on to learn more about some of the...

National Police Week Begins on May 14th

National Police Week Begins on May 14th

National Police Week 2023 begins on May 14th. The concept of a holiday dedicated to honoring law enforcement officers began in 1961, when the United States Congress authorized President John F. Kennedy to designate May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the...

Challenging Deadly Conduct Charges in Texas

Challenging Deadly Conduct Charges in Texas

Deadly conduct is a serious criminal offense in Texas that involves the reckless use of a firearm or other deadly weapon. If you have been charged with deadly conduct in Texas, it is important to understand the gravity of the situation   What is Deadly Conduct?...

Theft Charges in Texas How to Get Them Dropped

Theft Charges in Texas How to Get Them Dropped

Texas law defines the crime of theft as being when an individual “unlawfully appropriates property with the intent to deprive the owner of the property.” In other words, this means that theft is taking something without consent from the owner or without any other...

Felonies in Texas

Felonies in Texas

There are many felony offenses that result in criminal charges in Texas. But many people do not know or understand that there are different levels of felony crimes with different punishment ranges. The level assigned to the offense depends on the specific criminal act...

DWI Charges and Criminal Record Expungement in Texas

DWI Charges and Criminal Record Expungement in Texas

In certain cases in Texas, individuals are able to have their criminal record expunged through the process of expunction. Expunction can clear the record to permanently remove entries from an adult’s recorded criminal history.   Filing a petition for expunction...

How to Beat an Assault Charge in Texas

How to Beat an Assault Charge in Texas

Are you are facing assault charges in the Austin area? Are you wondering how to beat an assault charge in Texas, so you can keep a conviction off of your permanent record? Regardless of the specific circumstances of your situation, once you have been arrested and...

Intoxication Manslaughter in Texas

Intoxication Manslaughter in Texas

In Texas, intoxication manslaughter is a criminal offense that occurs when a person operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol and causes the death of another person. Under Texas law, a person commits intoxication manslaughter (sometimes...