DWI Information for Texas
A Guide to DWI Information Texas: Penalties, Laws, and More If you’re facing a DWI case in Texas, especially if it is for a first DWI offense, you may be scouring the internet for information. This blog has some of...
Understanding Aggravated Assault
Understanding Agg Assault: What You Need to Know Aggravated Assault is a very serious charge because it elevates a crime from a misdemeanor to a felony. Felony aggravated assault is treated much differently than its misdemeanor counterpart. While misdemeanor assault...
Understanding UUMV Charges in Texas
Understanding the UUMV Charge: Texas Penal Code Explained Unauthorized use of a vehicle in Texas is often charged when law enforcement believes a vehicle to be stolen, but there is not sufficient evidence to prove all the elements of theft....
Will an Arrest Show on a Background Check?
Do Arrests Show Up On Background Checks? | ATX Legal Will an Arrest Show Up on Background Check? Unfortunately, the short answer is yes. Arrests will show up on most background checks almost immediately. Even though there is no conviction,...
What is a Conviction?
What It Means to Be Convicted of a Crime: Understanding the Consequences Understanding the legal terms related to criminal law can be confusing. However, it is essential to differentiate between being arrested, charged, and convicted of a crime within the...
Will a DWI Show Up on a Background Check?
Will DUI Show Up on Background Check: What You Need to Know First off, you may have searched for DUI, but in Texas, it is always referred to as a DWI unless it involves a minor. In Texas, a DWI...
Ignition Interlocks in Texas
Understanding Interlock Texas: DWI Laws and Regulations No one ever wants to install an ignition interlock device in their vehicle. But if you’ve been charged with DWI, it may be required by the court, or it can help reduce the...
What is Deferred Adjudication?
Understanding Deferred Adjudication: What You Need to Know Deferred adjudication is a way to handle your case in Texas that is very similar to probation, but does not result in conviction. That sounds like a great plan, but the reality...
What Are Deferred Prosecution Agreements?
What Are Deferred Prosecution Agreements? | ATX Legal Understanding Deferred Prosecution Agreements: How They Can Help You Avoid Criminal Charges When offered, a Deferred Prosecution Agreement is a great way to secure dismissal of your charges within the criminal justice...
Resisting Arrest in Texas
Understanding Resisting Arrest in Texas Definition and Explanation Resisting arrest is a criminal offense in Texas. In the course of a lawful arrest, it illegal to forcefully obstruct a police officer from making an arrest. Texas Resisting Arrest Charges are...