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How Previous Offenses Affect Your DWI Case
How Previous Offenses Affect Your DWI Case
Facing a DWI charge in Texas can be overwhelming, but when you’ve already been convicted of one or more prior offenses, the situation can quickly become more serious. Judges and prosecutors treat repeat offenders differently than first-timers, often leading to harsher penalties and fewer opportunities for leniency.

How Long Does a DWI Stay on Your Record?
How Long Does a DWI Stay on Your Record?
At McDougal Law Firm, we know how deeply a DWI arrest or conviction can affect someone’s future. We’ve represented many Texans who are dealing with the fallout of a drunk driving charge, and one of the first questions we’re often asked is how long the offense will remain on their record.

Domestic Assault vs. Simple Assault in Texas: Key Differences
Domestic Assault vs. Simple Assault in Texas: Key Differences
At McDougal Law Firm, we often meet clients who are facing assault charges and are uncertain about what those charges truly mean. In Texas, assault charges can fall into several categories, and understanding the difference between domestic assault and simple assault is essential when preparing a criminal defense.

Supreme Court Decision Expands Use Of Drug Sniffing Dogs
Supreme Court Decision Expands Use Of Drug Sniffing Dogs
The Supreme Court of the United States recently ruled that drug sniffing dogs can provide the probable cause needed to allow a police officer to conduct a search.
Encouraging Judges to Support Zealous Defense Advocacy from Detention to Post-Disposition
Encouraging Judges to Support Zealous Defense Advocacy from Detention to Post-Disposition
Encouraging Judges to Support Zealous Defense Advocacy from Detention to Post-Disposition: NATIONAL JUVENILE DEFENDER CENTER
Police To Use No Refusal On A Daily Basis
Police To Use No Refusal On A Daily Basis
Law enforcement agencies across Texas have come to rely on “no refusal” as part of their DWI enforcement strategies on major holidays since Memorial Day weekend in 2008.
Texas Attorney General Challenges Courts Overturning Sex Crime Law
Texas Attorney General Challenges Courts Overturning Sex Crime Law
Courts in Texas recently decided to strike down a law that addressed online chatting in certain situations
The Consequences Of A Theft Conviction On Your Criminal Record
The Consequences Of A Theft Conviction On Your Criminal Record
“Theft” is the act of taking personal property with the intent to deprive the rightful owner of the property.
Texas Court Overturns Internet Sex Crime Law Involving Minors
Texas Court Overturns Internet Sex Crime Law Involving Minors
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals recently overturned a provision of Texas law that criminalized electronic communications by an adult involving sexually explicit material with a minor.