New Texas Criminal Laws in 2020

A Brief Look at the State’s Newest Laws The 86th Legislature passed over 1300 new laws that took effect between April 2019 and January 2020. Numerous substantive laws went into effect affecting the Texas criminal justice system and the rights of defendants and victims. Below is a brief review of some of

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When Is a DWI/DUI a Federal Crime?

Federal Drunk Driving Charges in Texas In most cases, a person charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) will face criminal charges through the State. However, you could face federal charges for driving under the influence (DUI/DWI) if you are arrested on federal property. You could face federal DUI/DWI charges if you are

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