The reasons for driver suspensions and revocations contain a lot of possible infractions. A suspension often refers to automatic enforcement actions dictated by court convictions, while revocations often refer to temporary enforcement actions awaiting a compliance...
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How long do charges remain on a background check?
You received criminal charges after your recent encounter with Texas law enforcement. Perhaps you want to move or get a new job, both of which may require a look into your background. How long should you expect your charges to appear on background checks? Chron...
What do you know about felony employment laws?
While working to take your career to the next level, an encounter with Texas law enforcement ended in a felony charge. How should you navigate questions on applications related to a felony conviction? Chron explains employment laws and regulations related to felony...
How does Texas penalize DWIs?
Even responsible, well-meaning people can get charged with DWI after a night out with friends. If you receive a charge, you will face a range of penalties that entail fines, jail time, and license suspension. Like many other states, Texas hands out harsh punishments...
Contesting the evidence related to your first offense DWI charge
A stop by law enforcement, while you are on your way home from a party, can result in a charge of driving while intoxicated. If this is your first offense, you are no doubt wondering what happens next. Keep in mind that you can contest the charge against you. Facing...
Texas expands medical reasons for marijuana
More and more states are looking to their marijuana laws in order to both reconsider them and revise them. Some choose full legalization while other states take smaller steps. According to Marijuana Moment, Texas Governor Abbot recently signed a bill approved by the...
The long-term consequences of a misdemeanor conviction
If you face misdemeanor charges, you may believe that it’s only a minor note on your record and nothing to worry about. However, depending on the offense, it could affect your ability to qualify for a loan, limit your earning potential and where you live in Texas....
Should I seek an expunction after being pardoned?
When a court convicts you of a serious crime such as a felony, it can make life hard on you, and not just because you lose some of your rights. When you interview for jobs, you might have to explain your criminal history. A pardon may help you make a fresh start, but...
What crimes are associated with money laundering?
You may have heard about money laundering on television but are not aware of the specifics regarding this activity. For instance, why does law enforcement take money laundering so seriously? A major reason is because money laundering often connects to very serious...
Breaking down Texas’ self-defense laws
One might assume this it is relatively easy to avoid ever facing any sort of criminal charge in Texas. Yet at the same time, people also recognize that there are situations where they may feel compelled to act in a way counter to their traditional comportment (and...