Texas Criminal Defense Insights — page 58
Practical, statute-anchored guides on Texas criminal defense — bond practice, suppression, probation, and license-defense intersections.
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Possession of Controlled Substance Texas — Penalty Group Charges by Weight
Texas possession of controlled substance under Health & Safety Code §481. Penalty groups 1-4, weight tiers from misdemeanor to first-degree felony.
Manslaughter in Texas Penal Code §19.04 — 2nd Degree Felony Charges
Manslaughter in Texas under Penal Code §19.04 is reckless killing — 2nd-degree felony, 2 to 20 years TDCJ. Distinguishes from murder (intentional) and...
Aggravated Assault Texas Penal Code §22.02 — Charges Explained
Aggravated assault in Texas under PC §22.02 is a 2nd-degree felony, enhanced to 1st-degree in specific contexts. Deadly weapon use or serious bodily...
Terroristic Threat in Texas — Penal Code §22.07 Charges and Defense
Terroristic threat in Texas PC §22.07. Class B misdemeanor base; enhanced to felony for threats against public servants, public buildings, or causing...
Intoxication Manslaughter in Texas — 2nd Degree Felony Charges
Intoxication manslaughter in Texas is a 2nd-degree felony under Penal Code §49.08. 2 to 20 years TDCJ. Causation is the most contested element.
Intoxication Assault in Texas — 3rd Degree Felony Charges Explained
Intoxication assault in Texas is a 3rd-degree felony under PC §49.07. Causes serious bodily injury while DWI. 2 to 10 years TDCJ. Causation contested.
First Time DWI in Texas — What to Expect Step by Step
First-time Texas DWI process step by step: arrest, booking, magistration, bond, ALR hearing, first court setting, plea or trial. Timeline 6-12 months.
DWI With Child Passenger in Texas — State Jail Felony Charges
DWI with child passenger under 15 in Texas is a state jail felony under Penal Code §49.045. 180 days to 2 years state jail. CPS investigation likely.
New Texas DWI Laws — Complete 2026 Update
Recent changes to Texas DWI law: deferred adjudication for first DWI (HB 3582), Driver Responsibility Program repeal (HB 2048), interlock expansion, and…
Texas DWI Expungement — Can You Clear a DWI From Your Record?
A Texas DWI conviction cannot be expunged. Dismissed DWIs are expunction-eligible.
How Much Does a DWI Lawyer Cost in Texas?
How Much Does a DWI Lawyer Cost in Texas? Texas DWI defense, blood-draw suppression, ALR hearings, and Penal Code § 49.04 strategy.
How Long Does a DWI Stay on Your Record in Texas?
A Texas DWI conviction stays on your record permanently — cannot be expunged. Successful deferred adjudication can be sealed via nondisclosure after 2-5…
Chances of Getting Your Texas DWI Dismissed
DWI dismissal in Texas happens through suppression motion, pretrial diversion, or charge reduction. Realistic dismissal rate varies —
Is Jail Time Mandatory for First DWI in Texas?
First DWI in Texas has a 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence (Class B); a first DWI at 0.15+ is a Class A misdemeanor with no separate minimum.
3rd DWI in Texas Becomes a Felony — Defense Strategies Explained
A 3rd DWI in Texas is a 3rd-degree felony under Penal Code §49.09(b). 2 to 10 years TDCJ. Mandatory minimum 10 years if 2 prior priors.