Edinburg Criminal Defense Blog
Talk to your children about the dangers of drunk driving
Even with strict laws in place to protect against drunk driving, many people in the state of Texas continue to make this potentially fatal mistake. As a parent of a teen driver, it's your responsibility to talk to them about the dangers of drunk driving. This alone...
What are assaultive offenses?
Assaultive offenses are crimes against the person that involve causing or threatening bodily harm or making offensive or provocative physical contact. Among the assaultive offenses described in Chapter 22 of the Texas Penal Code are assault and aggravated assault....
The stakes are high for CDL holders charged with a DWI in Texas
Your commercial driver’s license is essential to your livelihood. However, a drunk driving charge can put everything you’ve worked so hard for at risk. Texas takes these charges as seriously as the federal government. It’s important to understand what’s at stake and...
A DWI conviction can affect many areas of your life
If you're charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI), you probably understand that a conviction will result in serious consequences. And that holds true even if you're a first-time offender. Here are some of the many ways a DWI can affect your life: Financially: For...
An IID may be one of the consequences for a second DWI conviction
Perhaps you were driving home from happy hour with your co-workers when law enforcement stopped you on suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol. A Texas judge convicted you of DWI three years ago. Now the court may order you to have an ignition...
DWI charges, background checks and employment
For those charged with driving while intoxicated, there are many different issues to take into consideration. People facing these charges need to think about how their case will affect different facets of their lives, from their reputation and personal relationships...
How should you interact with police?
Interacting with the police can be dangerous for both the stopped person and the officer. Neither party knows anything about each other, making for a potentially volatile and unpredictable encounter. The vast majority of people have minimal interaction with law...
Immigration statuses and felony convictions
It's never good to be charged with a crime. It's even worse if it's an aggravated offense. If you're intending to become a citizen of the United States, then a criminal conviction on your record could jeopardize your ability to remain here. The "aggravated felony" was...
Facing drug charges as a parent
Our law firm knows how devastating drug cases are, whether a young person is charged with a drug-related offense and future opportunities are on the line or someone who is facing financial challenges has an especially hard time dealing with these charges. However,...
What is a capital homicide in Texas?
Texas is one of the states in the Union where the death penalty is in effect. In order to receive the death penalty, one must have committed a so-called “capital” offense, such as capital homicide. The definition of capital homicide varies between states. According to...
