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New reports show that faulty breathalyzers and poorly trained officers are not the only things skewing blood alcohol content level tests used in driving while intoxicated (DWI) cases. A major recall of medical test tubes — thousands of which were used in DWI convictions — is raising questions about the results and fairness. According to...

More than 200 Houston-area narcotics convictions have the potential to be overturned now that a former city police officer's alleged misdeeds have come to light. State prosecutors are reviewing past convictions involving retired Houston police officer Gerald Goines. The veteran member of the force now faces murder and tampering charges over a possibly illegal 2019...

Hope for Texas marijuana reform is going up in smoke. Of the more than 60 bills filed this legislative session to reduce penalties and/or expand access to marijuana, only two made it to the governor. Both bills propose minor tweaks to Texas’s overly harsh marijuana laws and punishments. Neither addresses decriminalization. A bill regarding parental...

The waitlist is growing for a new THC breathalyzer that promises to revolutionize the detection of marijuana use. California-based Hound Labs says its marijuana breathalyzer can detect if a person has smoked marijuana within the last 4 hours. The THC breathalyzer is being pitched for use in roadside sobriety checks as well as the workplace....

Seeing a police officer at your door is enough to make anyone’s heart skip a beat. Whether you think you know why the police are there or not, the same set of laws, rights, and protections apply. Invoking your rights at such a critical time can potentially save you from criminal arrest, having your property...

  Do you have an arrest on your record? If so, you likely have questions that need answers. The lawyers at The Webb Firm, P.C. answer common questions regarding expungement in Texas. If you were arrested but weren't charged with a crime, your arrest and court records will still be available to the public. That...

You can't always predict when a police officer will pull you over or show up at your home or place of employment. When you're suddenly placed under arrest and charged, you may not be fully aware of the reasons why. It's important to understand that police can only make arrests based on suspicion, probable cause...

Were you accused of committing assault against a loved one or relative in Texas? Have you been arrested and charged with domestic violence? You could be facing harsh legal consequences under the Texas penal code. It's critical that you understand the nature of a domestic assault charge and the potential legal consequences you could be...

Being charged with a misdemeanor may not sound like a big deal, but the consequences are often harsh and have a long-lasting impact. A misdemeanor charge may be less severe than a felony, but it's still a serious legal matter that can substantially change your future. It's important that you never underestimate a misdemeanor charge....

The Texas Education Agency says more than 330,000 middle school and high school students, or 13% of all students in grades 6 to 12, experimented with vaping in 2018. That is four times the number of students, up from 3%, that vaped in 2012. School officials say the rising numbers are alarming because of health...