As a driver, it is important to understand the legal standards police must meet before they can pull you over or search your car. This helps you know your rights during a traffic stop. Two key legal standards are "reasonable suspicion" for traffic stops and "probable...
Longview Criminal Defense Law Blog
DWI Blood & Breath Tests
If you are in an auto accident or legally stopped for a traffic offense, police officers will immediately evaluate whether or not you are impaired. Impairment could be due to alcohol, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, or any combination. If the officer suspects you...
The difference between roadside PBT and evidentiary breath tests
Breath tests play a crucial role in determining a driver’s level of intoxication. In Texas, law enforcement officers rely on two types of tests. The Roadside Portable Breath Test and the Evidentiary Breath Test both serve a purpose though they differ in their...
Drug possession charges and penalties in Texas
Texas has some of the strictest narcotics laws in the country, and even offenders who have not been in trouble with the law before can be sent to jail for possessing even small quantities of controlled substances in the Lone Star State. The Drug Enforcement...
Common search and seizure issues during traffic stops
Nobody ever expects to drive and suddenly be pulled over by a Texas police officer. Although this could happen to anyone, it can be a nightmare if the officer suddenly searches your vehicle suspecting that they will find drugs. If this occurs, remember that you have...
Requesting an ALR hearing to fight a driving ban in Texas
When motorists in Texas are arrested on DWI charges or violate the state’s implied consent law by refusing to submit to a chemical test, they may seek to retain or restore their driving privileges by requesting an administrative license revocation hearing. This is a...
What are the consequences of a DWI charge?
The consequences can be significant if you face DWI charges in Longview, Texas. You may face jail time, as well as the loss of use of your driver's license and high fines. The consequences of a DWI Charge Fines for a DWI in Texas range from $2,000 to $10,000, and you...
Does it matter which county you’re in when arrested for DWI?
The laws around driving while under the influence (DWI) in Texas are the same throughout the state. A lot of people who live and/or work in Longview and surrounding areas are regularly traveling back and forth between Gregg County and Harrison County, so it’s...
What if you’re ordered to have an IID but you use a company car?
No one wants to tell their boss that they’ve gotten a DWI and are required to have an ignition interlock device (IID) for months or maybe longer. If you drive a company vehicle as part of your job, however, you’ll need to have that conversation. Texas law requires...
2 possible police errors during DWI arrests
If you have been charged with a Texas DWI, it’s important to know that you can still find avenues for a successful defense. When you are pulled over, there are certain requirements that the police must follow to make the charges stick. If mistakes are made by the...