If you are like many people in Texas, having a casual beer or glass of wine when out at dinner or after work with colleagues is not uncommon. You may also commonly drive home after these events. Anyone who drives after drinking even a small amount of alcohol should...
Year: 2017
Can you choose to keep something you find in the street?
You are likely familiar with the term “finders, keepers.” If you happen across a piece of personal property in Houston that appears to have been forgotten or abandoned, your first impulse may be to attempt to find the owner. Yet what if you cannot? Does...
Examining common drunk driving defense strategies
Despite the many laws and punishments in place to curb drunk driving, this remains a major problem in the state of Texas (as well as the rest of the United States).If you find yourself in trouble with the law for any reason, it's imperative to learn more about your...
What are some myths regarding domestic violence?
Domestic violence is a very serious topic for people in Houston and across the nation. Accordingly, understanding the common misconceptions and myths surrounding the issue is of paramount importance. The scope of domestic violence can be far-reaching, and is not...
How can you safely deal with a threat?
There is little else as disconcerting as receiving a threat and trying to determine how to respond or whether you should respond at all. Fortunately, there are ways you can cope with a threat in Texas without putting yourself further into harm’s way.Harvard Law...
Understanding the types of drug charges you might face
When some people hear about a person facing drug charges, they think of horrible things. The truth is that some drug charges are simply the result of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Other charges are because a person has an addiction to the drugs.The type...
Analyzing how quickly alcohol can leave one’s system
Being convicted of driving while intoxicated in Houston can not only leave one facing potentially harsh criminal penalties, but it can also carry with it a stigma that affects one's relationships, social standing, or even his or her career. Given all that is...
Domestic violence among myriad of charges facing Gholson man
Those charged with criminal offenses such as domestic violence in Houston may believe the penalties that they may face will only be those singularly linked to the crime they are accused of. However, if the circumstances surrounding a case lead law enforcement...
Aggravated assault: A few things you need to know
Many people are under the impression that aggravated assault and simple assault are "pretty much one in the same."While these two crimes may share some characteristics, there are a variety of differences to become familiar with. Before we go any further, there's one...
Punishments for theft felonies and misdemeanors
If you are being charged with a crime of theft in Texas, you may be confused by the terms that law enforcement officers and court officials use. Many people are not aware that there can be both misdemeanors and felonies when it comes to theft. We at R. Todd Bennett...







