Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a dangerous action. These substances can impair our judgment and reaction times, making it difficult to drive safely and respond to unexpected events on the road. As a result, Texas treats driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges as serious crimes, often resulting in jail time and...

Felony theft, or larceny, is the act of taking property with malintent. This could be to cause harm to the original owner or to re-sell it to someone else. An officer can charge an individual with felony theft regardless of the value or size of the object. Texas possesses specific laws defining what felony...

Open container laws might seem unnecessary to those who practice responsible drinking habits. However, not all individuals are discriminatory when it comes to behaviors like drinking and driving. When a police officer pulls over a vehicle, they have no way of knowing if the passengers of the vehicle are acting responsibly. Open container laws...

In most cases of arrest, residing inside of a local jail is not an ideal prospect. Typically, the court sets bail, which allows the defendant to continue living in their own home before their trial. Posting bail can be both a blessing and a curse, as not everyone can afford to pay it outright....

The Pre-Trial Intervention Program (PTIP) aims to provide education, rehabilitation, and diversion of prosecution for specific offenders within the criminal justice system. Managed jointly by the Williamson County Attorney’s Office and Texas Community Supervision Alternatives, LLC (TCSA), PTIP offers voluntary participation for defendants. Upon approval, defendants engage in a contractual agreement with the County...