Blog Posts in 2013
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How Do I Get My License Back After a DWI Arrest?
Posted By Fort Worth DWI AttorneyWere you recently arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas? If so, it is important to understand that you only have two weeks to save your driver's license. Since drunk driving is a danger to the public's safety, the officer who issues your arrest would have the right to confiscate your license and notify the Department of Public Safety about the charges; however, you have the right ...Continue Reading -
Samuel R. Terry is Named to 2014 Super Lawyers® Rising Stars List
Posted By Fort Worth Criminal AttorneyThe legal team at The Law Office of Samuel R. Terry, P.C. is proud to announce that Attorney Samuel R. Terry was recently named to Super Lawyers' 2014 Texas Rising Stars list—which highlights a group of outstanding legal professionals who are either under the age of 40 and/or have been practicing law for 10 years or less. This is a notable achievement, as only 2.5% of all practicing lawyers in the ...Continue Reading -
Overview of the Marijuana Possession Laws in Texas
Posted By Fort Worth Criminal AttorneyAs you may know, attitudes about the use of marijuana are rapidly changing throughout the U.S. While several states have taken measures to decriminalize the medicinal use of cannabis, most still uphold strict laws against the possession, sale and cultivation of this drug – including Texas. In fact, it is true that you could be charged with a Class B misdemeanor if you are caught with two ounces of ...Continue Reading -
Can I Be Arrested for DWI if I Took Prescription Drugs?
Posted By Fort Worth DWI LawyerIn the state of Texas, you could be charged with the crime of driving while intoxicated (DWI) if a law enforcement officer suspects that your normal mental and/or physical faculties have been impaired by the consumption of alcohol or drugs – including prescription medications. In fact, it must only be proven that a) your blood-alcohol concentration was measured at .08% or greater, b) your normal ...Continue Reading -
How a DWI Conviction Could Affect Your Auto Insurance
Posted By Fort Worth DWI LawyerApart from the criminal penalties that you could face for a DWI conviction in Texas, it is also important to consider the ramifications that a drunk driving conviction could have on your auto insurance policy. Since your driver’s license will generally be suspended upon your arrest, there are certain measures that you must take to get it back. Typically, this includes filing an SR-22 insurance ...Continue Reading -
What Happens if I Violate a Protective Order?
Posted By Fort Worth Criminal AttorneyIn the state of Texas, protective orders are issued for a number of reasons—the most common being an impending threat of domestic violence or stalking. While these orders are not always sought out for legitimate reasons, the fact of the matter is that a violation is punishable by law. This means that you could be subject to serious legal penalties if you were to ignore any of the terms or ...Continue Reading -
How to Expunge Your Criminal Record in Fort Worth, TX
Posted By Fort Worth Criminal LawyerIf you were previously arrested or convicted of a crime, your criminal history may be looming over you like a black cloud. Not only can a sordid background make it difficult for you to find employment, but it may even put strain on your personal relationships. For this reason, you should not hesitate to find out if you are eligible for expungement in the state of Texas. This legal process would ...Continue Reading -
Who Qualifies for Sex Offender Deregistration in Texas?
Posted By Fort Worth Criminal Defense LawyerIn the state of Texas, you could be required to register as a sex offender if you have been convicted of a sexually motivated crime . This may include a wide variety of offenses, including those related to sexual assault, prohibited sexual conduct, indecency with a child, compelling prostitution and possession of child pornography. The duration of one's registration will ultimately depend on the ...Continue Reading -
Can I Be Charged with Assault if I Didn't Touch the Victim?
Posted By Fort Worth Criminal Defense LawyerWhen most people hear the word assault , they associate it with the physical attack of one person by another person. While it is true that when one person deliberately or purposefully causes bodily harm to another person he or she is committing assault, and usually assault & battery, it is not the only way in which a person can commit an assault. If you threaten another person with physical harm ...Continue Reading -
How are Juvenile Crimes Prosecuted in Fort Worth, TX?
Posted By Fort Worth Juvenile Crime AttorneyIn the state of Texas, as in other states, juveniles are prosecuted differently than adults. As far as the court system is concerned, a juvenile is considered to be any minor between the ages of 10 and 16. Any person 17 years of age or older will be tried as an adult, and will face the penalties associated with the adult criminal justice system. When juveniles are charged with the commission of a ...Continue Reading -
Three Plausible Defenses Against Prostitution Charges
Posted By Fort Worth Criminal LawyerWhen an individual deliberately engages in sexual acts for a fee, he or she is committing the crime of prostitution. Even the solicitation of sexual relations while in a public place for a fee, regardless of whether or not money actually changes hands, may be enough to warrant an arrest on charges of prostitution . If you have been arrested for prostitution, and it is your first offense, you will ...Continue Reading -
What Happens if I Fail to Register as a Sex Offender?
Posted By Fort Worth Sex Crime AttorneyAccording to the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), all convicted sex offenders are required to register with local law enforcement in the city or community in which they are currently residing, or intend to reside. Law enforcement officers at both the state and local level are to maintain a sex offender registration database to help track sex offenders, monitor their ...Continue Reading -
What is the Difference Between DUI & DWI in Texas?
Posted By Fort Worth DUI Defense LawyerDrunk driving is a very serious offense in the state of Texas. Any person who is pulled over under the suspicion that he or she has been driving drunk can expect to be subjected to several field sobriety tests, a breathalyzer test, blood tests and various other actions that law enforcement officers deem necessary to help determine if the driver has actually been driving while intoxicated (DWI) . ...Continue Reading -
MISSOURI v. MCNEELY: DWI, Warrants and The Blood Draw.
Posted By Sam TerryThe United States Supreme Court held today that the police still need a warrant to draw blood from a person suspected of DWI. There are exceptions but alcohol dissipation is not one of them. This is a big case for the defense. MISSOURI v. MCNEELY For the full opinion click here .Continue Reading -
Federal Felonies, Misdemeanors and More: Why are the Feds knocking at my door?
Posted By Sam TerryI received a couple of emails asking if the federal system only deals with felonies and why do the Feds prosecute a case instead of the State. Well, the first question is easy. Federal crimes are grouped into four classifications: Felonies; Misdemeanors; Infractions; and Petty offenses. Within these four classifications, offenses are further organized into classes designated by letter, depending ...Continue Reading
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