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Can you get a DWI on a bike in Texas?
Published: May 27, 2015
The offense of driving while intoxicated requires prosecutors prove that a person operated a motor vehicle in a public place while intoxicated. Fort Worth has a number of new activities that occur on bicycles. Fort Worth has installed public bicycles...
Can a person get a DWI in Texas without drinking?
Published: May 27, 2015
Many people believe that prosecutors cannot charge them with DWI if they were not drinking alcoholic beverages prior to driving a motor vehicle. Police officers can stop a vehicle if they believe that the driver is intoxicated. Under Texas Law, the term...
The Innocence Project: the Face of Actual Innocence
Published: May 27, 2015
The innocence project is largely a volunteer organization focused on people who have been wrongly convicted. There are many chapters nationwide. Courts have freed three hundred innocent people across the country because of the hard work of the...
Is K2 or Spice a controlled substance in Texas?
Published: May 27, 2015
Synthetic Marijuana has multiple names, including “K2” and “Spice”. K2 and Spice are the brand names given to synthetic marijuana. Throughout the 2000’s, Texans sold synthetic marijuana legally. Sellers marketed K2 as a legal alternative to marijuana....
Are Domestic Violence Charges a Felony in Texas?
Published: May 27, 2015
After being arrested, people have a lot of questions. This is especially true with domestic violence charges. In family violence cases, clients almost always have the same initial concern. “Is domestic violence a felony or a misdemeanor?” Domestic...
Fort Worth Increases DWI Tools over Independence Day
Published: May 27, 2015
The Fourth of July will be another “No Refusal” weekend. On July 2, 2013, the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office released a press release regarding the “No Refusal” policy. On select weekends throughout the year, law enforcement have additional...
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