Criminal Law Blog
Harris County Pretrial Intervention Program
Posted on July 10, 2019 by Law Office of Brett A Podolsky
People who commit misdemeanors or who have no prior criminal record may not deserve the same kind of punishment as felons and career criminals. Rather than sentencing them to long stints in jail and steep fines, judges in Harris County, Texas may allow them to complete a deferred adjudication program. One of the most common of these programs is called pretrial intervention. You may be able to...
Substance Abuse Evaluations and Harris County’s Pretrial Diversion Program
Posted on March 23, 2018 by Law Office of Brett A Podolsky
If you’ve been asked to take a SALCE evaluation, you may have questions about what to expect. A SALCE evaluation (Substance Abuse and Life Circumstance Evaluation) may be ordered by a judge after an alcohol or drug charge or arrest. Your lawyer may also ask you to have a SALCE evaluation to determine whether you have an alcohol or drug problem. A SALCE evaluation may be...
Tips for Avoiding a DUI During the Holidays
Posted on November 15, 2017 by Law Office of Brett A Podolsky
Texas Alcohol Laws: What You Need to Know About Boating While Intoxicated
Posted on September 6, 2017 by Law Office of Brett A Podolsky
Most Texans understand the dangers and potential punishments associated with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (DWI), but many don’t know it’s illegal to drink alcohol or use drugs when boating. In Texas, operating a boat or water vessel when under the influence of alcohol or other mind-altering substances can mean facing harsh criminal penalties. This post focuses on what you need to know about boating while...
What You Need to Know About Reckless Driving in Texas
Posted on August 16, 2017 by Law Office of Brett A Podolsky
Reckless driving is a serious crime in the state of Texas. An individual commits the offense of reckless driving by operating a motor vehicle with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of another person or property. Reckless driving refers to an individual’s indifference to others’ safety. Under Tex. Transp. Code Ann. § 5405.401 (2016), a driver can be charged with reckless driving even if he or...
