Intoxication assault, also known as driving while intoxicated (DWI) with serious bodily injury, is defined as an offense that occurs while operating a vehicle, aircraft, watercraft, or amusement park ride while intoxicated from alcohol and/or drugs and results in serious bodily injury to another person. Texas Penal Code § 1.07 defines serious bodily injury as… Read More
New Texas Law Changes As Of September 2019
More than 800 new Texas laws go into effect this month. How do these new laws impact your life? Read on to learn more about the new Texas laws changes as of September 2019. Stiffer Penalties for Package Stealing House Bill 37 criminalizes mail theft and increases the possible penalties based on the value of… Read More
Violating Probation in Texas
If you violate probation for the first time in Texas, you can find yourself back to square one, facing the maximum sentence for your original crime. In other cases, the court may take leniency on you because it is your first violation. While this situation can be scary, you do have rights. The best thing… Read More
Can You Get Fired for Going to Jail in Texas?
Like many states, in Texas, employees work at will. Therefore, if you were fired for going to jail in Texas or another personal reason, then, your employer likely did nothing wrong. What Is an At-Will Employee? An at-will employee is any worker that can be dismissed without warning and just cause for the firing. Employers… Read More
Can a Permanent Resident Be Deported for a Misdemeanor in Texas?
A permanent resident can be deported for a misdemeanor in Texas in some instances. Deportation depends on the specific crime you commit, as well as the number of convictions of criminal offenses. The federal and state laws surrounding immigration are intentionally vague, making them difficult to fight and win. Understanding Permanent Resident Status The Immigration… Read More
