Clients often ask us whether their experience in a Texas court would lead to their deportation if they are convicted of the crime. Many think that deportation is automatic after a conviction. The answer to this question is that it depends on the particular crime....
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The impact of being arrested for DWI while in college
The college years are often stressful for students as they balance challenging course loads, part-time jobs, the pressure to succeed and, for some of them, being away from their families for the first time. One method of stress relief that is common to college...
Alcohol use can cause significant impairment
If authorities in Texas or any other state believe that you are driving in an unsafe manner, they may initiate a traffic stop. During the traffic stop, a police officer may perform tests to determine if you are driving while under the influence of alcohol. Generally...
Could cancellation of removal help you stay in the country?
You may call the United States your home and feel that you belong here. You may have lived here for years, held a job and carried out other actions that made you feel as if this country held more of your life than your native country ever did. However, you may still...
Has a drug addiction lead to you or a loved one facing charges?
Many people can find themselves in situations in which they feel powerless. Someone or something may have control over them, and as a result, they can feel trapped and helpless. If you know someone with a drug addiction or have one yourself, you undoubtedly know the...
Type of drug crime could impact your defense strategies
Many Texas residents find themselves in situations that can often feel confusing and overwhelming. You undoubtedly have felt this way at least once in your life, and you may have struggled to determine the best option for handling the predicament. Though, in the end,...
Facing a felony DUI in Texas?
Driving under the influence of alcohol is something that many Texas residents have been accused of doing. Some have dealt with misdemeanor charges as a result and others have ended up facing felony level charges. Those who face the latter have a lot to lose if...
Domestic violence charge doesn’t have to destroy your future
If authorities have accused you of engaging in domestic violence, you may understandably be fearful of what this means for your future. This is particularly true if such a conviction could complicate an existing immigration or child custody case, for example. Still, a...
Plant yourself on solid legal ground re marijuana in Texas
You may agree that Texas is often known as a state that marches to the beat of its own drum. If you've been following national, state and local news about changing marijuana laws, you may already know that this state has been true to form in that it is doing its own...
Stay focused against distracted driving in Texas
Would you ever close your eyes and drive across the length of a football field at the same time? Hopefully, you understand what a foolish and utterly dangerous activity that would be; yet, that's exactly what it's like if you read a text while driving your car....