Driving while intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol is considered a criminal offense in San Marcos. You can be charged with a DWI if you are drinking alcohol or under the influence of any drug that affects your ability to drive safely. In Texas, DWI laws are very specific and a DWI lawyer in...
Being arrested or charged for a crime is a terrible feeling. In this situation, it’s important to have someone you can trust by your side. Your criminal defense lawyer is supposed to be this person, but not all attorneys serve equally. If you or someone close to you is ever facing criminal charges, a good...
Whether you need a San Marcos DWI lawyer after an arrest will depend on several factors. When reviewing your DWI case, a DWI attorney may ask you questions such as: Is this your first DWI, or have you had more than one? What was your blood-alcohol content (BAC) when arrested? Did your DWI arrest result...
The truth is, it doesn’t matter much whether the charges you are facing or misdemeanor or felony. Hiring a criminal lawyer in San Marcos is a definite advantage. But you should not just hire any criminal lawyer. You should do your homework to ensure that the lawyer you hire is going to give you the...
Recently came across an article published by Avvo that was an excellent resource for someone trying to determine whether they should hire a criminal defense lawyer. The name of the article was of course, “Do I need a criminal defense lawyer?” But the point of this blog is highlight some of key findings from that...
Life Sentences: The Collateral Sanctions Associated with Marijuana Conviction A conviction for a marijuana offense results in two different categories of punishment: (1) the punishment directly imposed by the judge, and (2) a range of collateral sanctions that are triggered by the conviction. Current policy focuses almost entirely on the direct punishment imposed by the...
When speaking about bar admissions, this is the permission that is granted for a lawyer to practice law in a particular court system. Sometimes when a qualified candidate has received his or her degree from an accredited law school, passed the bar exam, and filed the necessary applications, admission to the bar may still be...
Traffic Violations: Protect Your Driving Record Traffic violations are worth talking about. One thing we suggest is to never just pay your traffic tickets in San Marcos. Doing so may result in higher insurance rates, points on your driving record, and in some cases, even the suspension of your license. When people think about traffic...
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