Drug-related crimes can lead to jail time and criminal records that forever limit an individual’s opportunities in life. Fortunately, some people accused of offenses related to controlled substances in Texas may have an alternative available to them. Defendants in the Dallas Metroplex area may potentially be eligible for adult drug treatment court proceedings instead of a…
Continue reading ›Despite laws, public interest campaigns and other efforts to stop drunk driving, people still get behind the wheel when they’re impaired by alcohol or drugs. The Texas Department of Transportation reported that during 2024 more than 1,000 road deaths in the state were caused by motorists operating their vehicle under the influence. To help reduce…
Continue reading ›Whether a particular gathering includes family members, friends or co-workers, the holiday season is filled with parties. Many of these festive events include alcohol consumption, which leads to concerns about drunk driving. Around the country, police departments have announced plans to operate DWI checkpoints in high-traffic areas. While the U.S. Supreme Court has held such…
Continue reading ›Shoplifting has always been a problem for retailers, but in the last several years, stores have suffered major losses from groups that have organized to steal merchandise. Many states have come to the conclusion that traditional laws barring shoplifting were not sufficient to address the problem of organized retail theft. Now, Texas has joined the…
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