Blog Posts in October, 2016
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Invoking Your 5th Amendment Right to Remain Silent When Pulled Over
Posted By The Law Office of Samuel R. Terry, P.C.Where is the best place for the police to gather evidence against you after you are pulled over for driving while intoxicated ( DWI ) or any other suspicion of criminal activity ? You might be surprised to find out that it’s you. Many police officers rely on their suspects saying the wrong thing to put them in cuffs. Furthermore, many prosecutors depend on those same statements when it comes to ...Continue Reading -
Ignition Interlock Devices & Kombucha: What You Need to Know
Posted By The Law Office of Samuel R. Terry, P.C.Did you know that a drink may be sold as “non-alcoholic” while still containing low levels of alcohol? While drinks with an alcohol-by-volume (ABV) of below .05% may not affect the average consumer, they can create tremendous problems for drivers who have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in their vehicles. Kombucha, a tea containing low levels of alcohol, is one such drink and ...Continue Reading -
What Is Considered a Felony Crime in Texas?
Posted By The Law Office of Samuel R. Terry, P.C.Many have heard the term “felony” in crime dramas, books, and news reports when describing an alleged criminal’s heinous acts. But what exactly is a felony, and what makes it so much more serious than any other type of crime? To answer this question, one must first have a basic understanding of the criminal justice system and the way different types of offenses are classified. Infractions vs. ...Continue Reading
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