Monthly Archives: August 2026
Refusing A Breath Test In Galveston: Does It Help Or Hurt Your Defense?
If you are asked to take a breath test during a DWI investigation, it can be a tough decision. You might worry that giving a sample will help the police build a case against you, but refusing can also bring its own legal issues. In Texas, saying no to a breath or blood test… Read More »
Can A Texas DWI Charge Be Dismissed Because Of An Illegal Traffic Stop?
A DWI investigation usually starts before an officer asks a driver to get out of the car. It begins when the officer turns on the emergency lights and pulls the car over. This step is important because police cannot stop someone just to check if they have been drinking. The Fourth Amendment of the… Read More »
What Should I Do If I Used A Gun In Self-Defense And Police Want A Statement?
If you use a gun to protect yourself or someone else, your day can quickly become the focus of a serious police investigation. Even if you believe the shooting was justified, officers may still treat the situation as a possible crime and ask you for a detailed statement. What you say in those first… Read More »
Texas Castle Doctrine: When Can You Use Self-Defense In Your Home, Car, Or Business?
Texas law gives you important rights to protect yourself if you believe you are facing an immediate threat, but these rights have limits. This is especially true if a confrontation happens in your home, car, workplace, or business. People often call these situations “Castle Doctrine” cases, but Texas does not have a single law… Read More »
What Happens If The DEA Is Investigating Me For Drug Trafficking In Texas?
Finding out that the DEA may be investigating you for drug trafficking is very different from being stopped by local police with a small amount of drugs. DEA investigations often take place quietly over weeks or months before you even realize federal agents are involved. By that time, agents may have already gathered phone… Read More »
Can A DWI Be Dismissed If Police Had No Reason To Stop Me?
A police officer cannot lawfully stop your vehicle simply because it is late at night, you are leaving an area where alcohol is served, or the officer has a feeling that you may have been drinking. A traffic stop is a seizure under the Fourth Amendment, and law enforcement generally must have an objective… Read More »
What To Say When Police Ask To Search Your Car
A traffic stop can change quickly when an officer asks, “Do you mind if I search your car?” That question may sound casual, but your answer can have serious consequences. If you voluntarily consent, you may give the officer legal authority to conduct a search that otherwise might not be permitted. If illegal drugs,… Read More »
Can I Be Charged With DWI For Prescription Medication In Texas?
Yes, you can be charged with DWI in Texas even when the medication affecting your ability to drive was legally prescribed by a doctor. A valid prescription does not automatically protect you from arrest or prosecution if police believe the medication caused you to lose the normal use of your mental or physical faculties… Read More »
4 Things You Must Do When Police Pull You Over
Seeing police lights in your mirror can make anyone nervous. In Galveston, a routine traffic stop might end with just a warning or citation, but it could also lead to a DWI or drug investigation, a vehicle search, or even an arrest. What you say and do in those first moments matters. We often… Read More »
How Long Can Law Enforcement Follow Your Car
Having a police car follow you for several miles can make anyone uneasy, even if you are driving carefully. You might wonder if the officer is checking your license plate, waiting for you to slip up, or already investigating you for something more serious. In Galveston, we often see criminal and DWI cases that… Read More »
