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Texas DWI Laws And Penalties – All You Need To Know
Every state upholds different laws pertaining to driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI). Texas DWI laws are quite strict compared to other states, and even a first conviction can carry severe consequences for the defendant. If you are arrested and charged…
What Is the Difference Between Homicide, Murder, and Manslaughter in Texas?
Facing criminal charges of any kind can be a life-changing experience, and the penalties for taking another life are some of the most severe that may be assigned under state law. The terms homicide, murder, and manslaughter are often used interchangeably, but the reality is…
Ruiz Law Secures Dismissal For Client Offered 4 Years In Prison
In this post, I’ll talk about the importance of hiring a lawyer that works on his or her craft daily. Many people may not realize this, but the law is not static. Quite the opposite, it’s constantly changing, either by legislative action or judicial interpretation…
Citizen Tips Leading to DWI Arrests in Texas
In this post, we’ll discuss an interesting area of 4th Amendment law and how we were able to secure a dismissal for an undocumented client charged with DWI and facing the specter of a .168 blood test result, not to mention a video of him…
Threats as Justifiable Force – a defense to Felony Aggravated Assault
In Texas, we love our guns. You almost have to assume that every motorist is carrying a handgun in their vehicles. Furthermore, many gun enthusiasts love the idea of obtaining a license to carry, so that they can go about their lives with extra peace…
Sealing a Texas DWI Conviction
Prior to the enactment of the new DWI non-disclosure law, a DWI conviction in Texas guaranteed the lifelong stigma of a permanent criminal record, regardless of whether the citizen had never been in trouble with the law before. Such drastic consequences are proof of the…
Felon in Possession of a Firearm in Texas
I recently represented a client charged with felon in possession of a firearm, a 3rd degree felony with a potential punishment range of 2-10 years in prison. He was stopped on a minor traffic violation and, after police learned that he had several outstanding traffic…
How to Hire the Right Criminal Defense Lawyer in Houston, TX
In today’s world of social media, smartphones, internet marketing, and with there being a surplus of lawyers in the marketplace, deciding which lawyer to hire for a criminal charge can be a daunting task, especially for those with no experience in the criminal justice system.…
Law Office of Joseph Ruiz, PLLC Website Launch
Welcome to the launch of the web page for Law Office of Joseph Ruiz, PLLC! I hope you’ll take a look around the site to get familiar with me and what I do for the criminally accused. After working nearly a decade at a law firm,…
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