Edinburg Criminal Defense Blog
Do I have to submit to field sobriety tests?
If you’ve never been pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving, you may be unfamiliar with the process and procedures associated with it. For many of us, our only knowledge of DWI stops comes from movies and television shows. These almost always show drivers pulled...
What do you know about the real cost of a DUI?
You received your first DUI recently at the hands of Texas law enforcement, and you want to wrap your head around the financial cost of the charge. Where should you start? AddictionCenter.com investigates the full cost of drunk driving. Get a foundational...
Can you get a DUI from using prescription drugs?
Prescription drug use is very common, especially among seniors who often take multiple medications. They can cause side effects that are similar to intoxication. Whether you regularly or periodically use prescription drugs, operating a motor vehicle while impaired on...
What happens if law enforcement attacks someone?
Law enforcement officers have a responsibility to keep your community safe. The tools they use to do this are powerful and have the potential to be deadly. Sometimes, officers lose control of a potentially dangerous situation and use violence to regain that control....
Your medications could lead to a DWI charge
If you've been injured and need to take medications, some of those medications may have the potential to cause drowsiness, dizziness or other unwanted side effects. Although you may be getting these medications legally, it is possible to face allegations of drunk...
Texas teen faces charges for attack on referee
It's important that people understand that they could face penalties for causing car crashes. Though a crash might seem accidental, recklessness or intentional misconduct could lead to misdemeanor or felony charges. Take, for example, a case involving a student from...
What are field sobriety tests?
As a driver, you should familiarize yourself with the law regarding driving while intoxicated in Texas. If you receive a DWI conviction, it could limit your future. So, you should familiarize yourself with field sobriety tests. What are they? How likely are you to...
Man pleads guilty to collecting cocaine at local mail centers
There are many times in which drugs are mailed through the US Postal Service. Sending or receiving drugs in this way can lead to federal charges, especially if the mail leaves the state. Take for example this case involving a man who has been sentenced to 10 years in...
Does a non-citizen facing criminal charges have civil rights?
Almost every civil rights law in the United States applies to all people in US jurisdiction. If you are an alien, you should benefit from civil rights protections. Even if someone accuses you of a crime — even if police or federal officers arrest you — you are still a...
False allegations of human trafficking happen too often
Human trafficking is a very real and serious problem in the United States and elsewhere throughout the world. Being accused of this crime, though, is another level of shocking. If you haven't taken the time to learn about human trafficking, you should know that it...
