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Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 18-Nov-2022

6 Common Crimes Committed on Thanksgiving Weekend

Despite its dark history, Thanksgiving is known for being a holiday that brings families and friends together to share a meal, watch football, and enjoy each other’s company. Unfortunately, Thanksgiving can still have a dark side as certain ...

Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 19-Jul-2022

What to Do If You Are Stopped for a DWI in Texas

Hearing police sirens and seeing their flashing red and blue car can be a triggering, scary, and/or frustrating experience. If you realize the siren and lights are coming after you, that can be even more frightening. If the police stop you, they ...

Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 28-Apr-2022

How Much Will a DWI Conviction Cost You in Texas?

A DWI conviction has serious consequences. In addition to having to serve a prison sentence, suffer the loss of your license, and struggle to find suitable employment, housing, and educational opportunities, those convicted of a DWI can face a host ...

Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 11-Feb-2022

Avoid a DWI on Super Bowl Weekend

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is illegal in Texas, and you don’t want to face charges or be arrested when you’re supposed to be enjoying the Super Bowl festivities. Below, we will discuss Texas drinking and driving laws, the ...

Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 3-Aug-2021

Street Racing Vehicles to Be Seized in Texas

Vehicle Seizures for Street Racing in Texas Effective Sept. 1, 2021, Texas police officers will have the authority to seize street racers’ vehicles under House Bill 2315. Street racing is illegal in Texas, as it is unlawful for a person to ...

Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 7-Jul-2021

What Crimes Are Most Likely to Happen During Summer?

Certain Crime Rates Are Higher in the Summer Police departments in Texas are seeing a rise in “summer crimes,” which mainly include property damage and car burglaries. The warmer weather tends to encourage people to stay out later at ...

Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 11-Jun-2021

HB 37: Texas Porch Pirate Law

Package Theft in Texas Life is slowly returning to normal during the COVID-19 pandemic. People are going back to school, work, and the gym, eating out, and “going out and about” to socialize after about one year of staying at home and ...

Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 19-May-2021

Seat Belt Laws to Be Strictly Enforced in TX

Police Are Buckling Down on People Who Don’t Buckle Up After 432 car crashes occurred in Houston this past year, with 166 of those collisions being fatal, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is rolling out its 19 th annual ...

Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 5-Mar-2021

Eligibility for Criminal Record Expungement in Texas

Who Qualifies for Expungement in Texas? A criminal record can reflect an arrest, charge, or conviction. However, no matter what your criminal record looks like, the bottom line is that it can significantly hold you back. Valuable opportunities in ...

Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 22-Jan-2021

4 Ways Social Media Can Affect Your Court Case

Examining Social Media’s Impact on Your Case A good rule of thumb is to assume that nothing on the internet is private. No matter what privacy settings you enable on your social media apps, do not make the mistake of believing that no one else ...

Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 14-Dec-2020

Money Mules: How Victims Become Criminals

How Money Mule Scams Work Money mule scams are an easy way to turn innocent people into criminals without them even realizing it. According to the FBI, money mules are defined as a person who transfers illegally acquired money on behalf or at the ...