You may be able to clear or seal a criminal record in Texas, depending on the outcome of your case and how much time has passed since the arrest or conviction. Expunction vs. nondisclosure: what’s the difference An expunction completely removes a criminal record. Once...
During a traffic stop, the police must have probable cause before they can arrest a driver for drunk driving. For example, a driver who admits to drinking may be arrested. However, it isn’t always that simple. The police may need to test drivers to prove their...
Some driving while intoxicated (DWI) arrests occur because someone harmed other people. Police officers responding to the scene of a collision may require that the parties involved perform chemical tests to establish whether they are under the influence of drugs or...
When you hear about someone stealing something, you probably think about pickpockets and shoplifters walking off with tangible items. However, “theft of services” is an equally real crime, even though the theft doesn’t involve any physical goods. Theft of services...
If a police officer pulls you over, they may ask you if you’ve had anything to drink tonight. It’s one of the most common questions, along with things like asking where you’re headed, if you know how fast you were driving or where you’re coming from. But people are...
Most people arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses in Texas simply had too much to drink before they got behind the wheel. Someone who is over the legal limit for their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) could face criminal prosecution. There are...
Being pulled over for the suspicion of drunk driving is a disheartening experience. Once this happens, the police officer has to determine if the driver is impaired. Police officers have a few options they can use to do this. Chemical tests, including blood or breath...
Catalytic converter thefts have become an increasingly popular way to make money for those not concerned with breaking the law. That’s why states across the country are taking action to try to curb this trend. This summer, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill into law...
Shoplifting or retail fraud manifests in many different forms. The most obvious is a grab-and-dash scenario. People go into a store, pick up items and then promptly leave without paying. Other times, people employ more sophisticated methods of shoplifting to reduce...
The police can pull over vehicles if they suspect a driver is committing a crime, such as drunk driving. It’s relatively rare to get pulled over by the police, so it can come as a surprise when it happens. Drivers may want to prepare for a traffic stop by...