In March, police in Houston -- not far from Sugarland, Texas -- arrested a total of 33 motorists on felony-level alcohol charges. Fortunately, those who are accused of DWI in the Lone Star State are not immediately guilty just because they have been arrested and charged with this type of crime. Instead, they are always presumed innocent until and unless their guilt can be proved in a court of law.
3 pieces of evidence that may be inadmissible
Facing criminal charges necessitates action. Your aspirations and future are on the line, and if you do not defend yourself, the consequences of a conviction will likely last a lifetime. Understanding your charges, the evidence and the ensuing court process is vital to reclaiming your life. You may be able to develop a defense strategy if there is evidence that should be inadmissible.
A DUI conviction may lead to multiple penalties
If you have been accused of drinking and driving, you understandably may be frightened about what it could mean for your future. Will you go to jail, and will a DUI conviction stay on your record? Here is a rundown of what you can expect if accused of drinking and driving in Texas.
Man charged with drug crimes involving marijuana, methamphetamine
A man in Texas was recently taken into custody regarding accusations of committing a number of drug-related offenses. The arrest took place following a traffic stop along Interstate 30. The man accused of committing drug crimes is 45 years old.
Separate versus community property, alimony major divorce issues
Dissolving a marriage can be stressful from both an emotional and a financial standpoint. Regarding finances, a tricky area in Texas may involve trying to figure out what is separate versus community property. However, the financial challenges of divorce can be particularly overwhelming for the spouse who earned significantly less than the other party or perhaps did not earn money at all. This is where alimony comes in following divorce.
Factors that affect how divorce may impact your business
Texas business owners who begin contemplating divorce often have concerns about the ways in which property division can impact their company. It can be helpful to have an overview of your options for keeping your business running.
District clerk arrested for DWI
A district clerk in Texas was recently taken into custody for driving while intoxicated. The woman also reportedly had an alcoholic beverage container open in her car. The woman was arrested on DWI charges on a Sunday.
Separate versus community property handled differently in Texas
With nearly 40 to 50 percent of marriages ending in divorce, it probably does not come as a surprise that some spouses break up and find themselves with a financial mess on their hands. After all, just as spouses end up accumulating assets together during the course of the marriage, they also accumulate debt. Determining what is separate versus community, or shared, property during the property division process in Texas can understandably be challenging.
