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DWI First Court Appearance Texas: Understanding What to Expect Some people mistakenly believe that their first court appearance after a DWI arrest is their trial. This is not the case. Instead, the initial court appearance serves as a procedural step...

Understanding the Legal Definition of Intoxication in Texas In order to be convicted for a DWI or public intoxication, the prosecutor must show beyond a reasonable doubt that you were intoxicated when driving. But what does “intoxicated” mean exactly? Many...

Understanding DUI Law: Your Guide to Legal Consequences and Rights Nothing in this article is legal advice, but if you would like legal advice on your specific situation, reach out to ATX Legal for a free consultation. What is Impaired...

Top Criminal Defense Attorney: Your Guide to Legal Protection when fighting the System ATX Legal: Expert Legal Assistance in Central Texas With over a decade of experience, ATX Legal attorney Rob Chesnutt handles criminal cases ranging from misdemeanor DWIs to...

Understanding Public Intoxication in Texas What is Public Intoxication in Texas? Definition of Public Intoxication According to the Texas Penal Code, public intoxication occurs when an intoxicated person is in a public place to the extent that they may pose...

DUI vs DWI in Texas: Understand the Differences and Legal Implications Texas DUI laws have very distinct definitions compared to other states. Although many folks use the terms DUI and DWI interchangeably, Texas has very distinct definitions. A DUI refers...

What Happens If a Victim Wants to Drop Charges? Understanding the Process of Dropping Charges When a victim expresses the desire to drop charges, the ultimate decision rests with the prosecutor rather than the victim. While the prosecutor may take...

Understanding the Terroristic Threat Texas Penal Code §22.07: Key Insights Texas Penal Code §22.07 defines what constitutes a terroristic threat under the Texas Penal Code. This article covers the legal definition of a “terroristic threat,” Texas Penal Code essential elements...