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⟩ Arrested for DWI — Your First Offense
If you do a quick Google search for “DWI first offense,” “DWI arrest,” or “DWI attorney,” you will be flooded by high-pressure ads that make huge promises about the toughest defenses by attorneys who seem confident they can deliver a complete acquittal, no matter the circumstances or evidence. You’re likely to hear strongly implied guarantees Read More
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Fraud
In life, there’s rarely an easy way out of anything. It may be very difficult to make any headway in a certain challenge, but powering through and/or exploring other viable options are always better than committing a fraudulent act. “Fraud” is a general term used to describe a dishonest means of obtaining something of value Read More
Read MoreWhen the Dog Bites
This phrase from The Sound of Music’s “My Favorite Things” will bring you no comfort when the local Animal Control Officer comes knocking at your door, demanding you turn over your pet for quarantine because your furry companion bit someone. You may be surprised to know what little recourse one has in order to free Read More
Read MoreWhat Is the Legal Limit for DUI?
By Jeffrey Hines, Attorney at Law Drinking and driving can result in serious consequences. If you are charged with a DWI; you can run the risk of losing your license, you can face increased insurance rates, you will be required to pay fines and costs, and you may even be looking at spending some time Read More
Read MoreOpen Carry In Texas
For some, the idea of open carry is frightening. For others, it represents a much-needed expansion of 2nd amendment rights in Texas. Regardless of which side of the line you fall on, it is important to understand what the law really says about guns. State of the Law Regarding Guns For long guns (rifles), you Read More
Read MoreWhat Happens If I’m Caught With Less Than Two Ounces of Marijuana?
By Jeffrey A. Hines The state of Texas is home of some of the most strict marijuana laws in the country. Even possession of less than two ounces of marijuana often results in an arrest. This process alone is lengthy, expensive and unpleasant. Once you are fully processed, you must wait in jail until a Read More
Read MoreTaking a Bite out of Your Homeowner’s Association Assessment Lien
By Jeffrey A. Hines Prior to January 1, 2012, when the Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act became effective, Homeowners Associations (HOAs) were filing liens on their members’ homes for non-payment of annual dues, fees, and assessments, and then selling those homes at foreclosure sales for a fraction of the home’s value. The Texas Legislature Read More
Read MoreArrested for Driving While Intoxicated: What’s My Punishment Going to Be?
DWI is by far the offense more people are arrested for than any other. The question I get asked most often is, “What is my punishment going to be if I am convicted?” As with many legal questions, the answer is, “It depends.” Do you have any prior convictions for DWI, or is this your first Read More
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know When You Hire a DWI Attorney (in Denton or Elsewhere)
If you live in Denton and a DWI attorney becomes necessary, here are some things you should think about before choosing a lawyer to represent you. First off, we all know that driving a motor vehicle requires us to pay the utmost attention to not only what we are doing, but also to what others Read More
Read MoreDUI, DWI, and Drunk Driving – What’s the difference?
The DWI definition (Driving While Intoxicated) in Texas is when a person operates a motor vehicle while intoxicated. “Intoxicated” is defined in the Texas Penal Code as “not having the normal use of mental or physical faculties by reason of the introduction of alcohol, a controlled substance, a combination of two or more of those Read More
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