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As defense attorneys, we see courts make mistakes all the time. Nunc pro tunc orders allow the courts to fix clerical errors. The fixes apply retroactively.
Read More →Though the penalties for a second DWI are more severe than those for a first offense, it’s still unlikely that you’ll serve more than 72 hours in jail.
Read More →Most first DWIs carry a $2,000 fine and a mandatory minimum of three days in jail, but statistics show that most first offenders only spend a few hours in jail.
Read More →The age of consent -- the age someone can legally consent to sexual activity in Texas -- is 17. However, the state's Romeo & Juliet Law offers some protections.
Read More →Texas’ Romeo & Juliet law helps teens under age 17 avoid criminal charges for having consensual sex with a peer, but the age gap must be no more than 3 …
Read More →Statistics show that about 37% of Americans drove while suspecting they were intoxicated, according to results from a DWI/DUI survey from Michael & Associates.
Read More →A mistrial is a do-over. If jurors can't reach a unanimous verdict or new evidence turns up, the process starts over. This is good news for the defense.
Read More →A protective order is issued by a court to protect someone in family violence cases from harassment or threats. It is different from a restraining order.
Read More →A DWI charge does not always result in a conviction. Statistics show the odds of dismissal in Texas range from 34% (for a 1st offense) to 6% (for a felony …
Read More →Clients should not write directly to a judge. However, if you're writing a character letter for someone else, you may be wondering how to address the judge.
Read More →New Texas drug laws revise penalties for drug and marijuana offenses and crack down on those who are accused of manufacturing or distributing fentanyl.
Read More →Is Delta-9 legal in Texas? Learn the 2026 rules for hemp THC, Delta-8, THCA, age limits, possession charges, drug tests, and DWI.
Read More →In Texas, robbery is a crime committed against another person. Burglary applies to buildings, vehicles, or structures. It doesn't require human interaction.
Read More →Texas has a zero-tolerance law for drivers under age 21, meaning it is illegal for them to drink alcohol unless accompanied by a parent, guardian, or spouse.
Read More →Many clients who have had their Texas driver’s licenses confiscated during a DWI stop don't know they can report it as lost and get a replacement. Here's how.
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