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Effects of ride-sharing apps on drunk driving not conclusive

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Oct 1, 2017 | DWI Defense

Many in Texas have used a ride-sharing application, such as Uber or Lyft, to get where they need to go. Yet the jury is still out on whether or not the existence of these services has any substantial effect on the rates of drunk driving in an area.As the New York...

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Will courts drop domestic violence charges if victims recant?

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Sep 23, 2017 | Domestic Violence

Houston residents have been under a great deal of stress ever since Hurricane Harvey roared ashore in Rockport nearly one month ago. The side effects of chronic, sustained stress can include angry outbursts and behavioral changes which may lead to episodes of domestic...

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False murder charges and damaged reputations

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Sep 21, 2017 | Violent Crimes

The media has long been known to highlight grisly crimes such as murder, especially when law enforcement arrests a high profile suspect. Within a matter of minutes, the world can catch a glimpse of these suspects, who are often later cleared from their...

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Can you send and receive pot through the mail?

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Sep 12, 2017 | Blog, Drug Charges

Today's blog is going to examine a thoroughly hypothetical situation where a Texan could suddenly find themselves in great need of a skillful and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney. Jorge has a friend, Sam, who lives in Colorado and works as a budtender in one of...

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Field sobriety test basics

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Sep 10, 2017 | DWI Defense

If you have ever wondered just what happens during a typical drunk driving arrest process in Texas, you are not alone. While many people have heard about field sobriety tests, few truly understand them. As explained by FieldSobrietyTests.org, these different tests...

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Clarifying Texas’ implied consent law

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Sep 7, 2017 | DWI Defense

For those who have been stopped by law enforcement officials in Houston for suspected drunk driving, their first thought may be to refuse taking any sort of sobriety testing. Most may assume that officials cannot compel one to do anything that he or she does not...

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Marijuana possession: is it still a crime?

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Aug 31, 2017 | Drug Charges

The controversy surrounding marijuana legalization in America has taken the spotlight in regards to attitudes towards the drug as a whole. As for Texas, legalization has yet to take place, yet lawmakers are recently reconsidering the legal penalties for possession....

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When divorce turns criminal in Texas: Domestic violence charges

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Aug 25, 2017 | Domestic Violence

A potential -- and very unfortunate -- consequence of getting divorced is finding out that you have been accused of domestic violence against your spouse. The repercussions of a domestic violence arrest are numerous and long-lasting, affecting not only your parental...

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Can drunk driving charges prevent me from visiting Canada?

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Aug 18, 2017 | DWI Defense

If you have been charged with operating a motor vehicle while drunk, you may have many types of questions about the charges and how they could affect your future. Whether you are worried about a prison sentence, losing your ability to drive, or costly fines, these...

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The one-leg stand test for drunk driving

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Aug 17, 2017 | DWI Defense

An important thing for anyone who drives in Texas to understand is what may happen to them if they are stopped by police officers. There are many reasons you might be pulled over ranging from basic speeding to even having a tail light that is out. Once you are...

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