Criminal Law

While a first-time offense typically constitutes a misdemeanor, the legal landscape shifts dramatically if a minor is present. What would otherwise be a localized lapse in judgment quickly escalates into a felony-level prosecution. Where Texas law stands on this issue...

A routine traffic stop can be stressful, but the situation becomes much more serious if an officer asks to look inside your vehicle. Knowing how to manage this interaction is the first step toward protecting your future. Remain calm and professional Begin by...

Police officers conduct searches to find evidence of criminal activity. What they locate while searching individuals or their property can lead to an arrest or strengthen the state's case against a defendant. Drug charges could result from the search of a vehicle or a...

DUI cases involving commercial drivers present several unique challenges. These drivers face stricter laws, higher penalties, and a risk to their livelihood if convicted. Understanding the difficulties faced by commercial drivers in such cases is essential to grasping...

With mid-year underway, hunting season is fast approaching. White-tailed deer, wild turkey and waterfowl are all up for grabs across Parker County and surrounding areas. Many Texans from Weatherford to Mineral Wells are excited to partake in this time-honored...

State drug laws are relatively strict. There are dozens of substances that are illegal to consume, distribute, manufacture or even possess. The law also prohibits the possession and distribution of drug paraphernalia. A variety of different tools might be drug...

Having a young driver can bring a new level of anxiety for parents. No matter how many times you’ve had the “no drinking and driving” talk with them, they may not fully understand the potential consequences if they get behind the wheel after just a small amount of...

People get arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses because of traffic stops or crashes. Some people fail breath tests, while others perform poorly on field sobriety tests. While neither type of testing is absolutely accurate, many drivers assume that...

Police officers are obligated to respond to calls for emergency support. They execute search warrants while investigating criminal activity and attempt to apprehend those who have broken the law. When seeking to gather evidence of criminal activity, police officers...

Most medications pose some degree of risk. People could take the wrong dose or might take a medication along with another substance that causes an interaction. There is also the possibility of addiction and abuse to consider. To protect the public from the various...