Thiessen Law Firm What Happens When You Get a 3rd DWI in Texas? Although you shouldn’t panic, if you’re facing a 3rd DWI in Texas, you need to act fast. 3rd DWIs are much more serious than charges for your 1st or 2nd DWI, and come with much more severe punishments, but a charge is not a conviction. Until you’ve been found guilty you have reason to continue fighting for your freedom, and the best way to do that is hiring a quality DWI defense attorney.  Here’s the quick and dirty of what you can expect with a 3rd DWI in Texas: more fines, more jail time, more admin penalties, and more cons ..read more

Thiessen Law Firm The Texas Legal Alcohol Limit for Driving: Everything You Need to Know The Lone Star State is tough on crime of all kinds, but where do we stand on drunk driving? What is the legal alcohol limit for driving in Texas? And what kinds of penalties can you expect if you’re caught driving above it? We should begin by telling you that although driving drunk is illegal in Texas, drinking and driving technically is not. We know that sounds strange, but if you’re on the road after drinking, and your blood alcohol content (BAC) is below the legal limit, you’re technically not doing any ..read more

Thiessen Law Firm Complete Guide to the Texas Prostitution Laws Although Texas has been punishing those participating in one of the world’s oldest professions for some time, the state recently increased the severity of all prostitution-related charges. What do these updates to the Texas prostitution laws change? And how do they affect those that have been charged with prostitution offenses?  We can tell you two things right off the bat: Soliciting prostitution is now a felony offense in the state of Texas. The new Texas prostitution laws don’t change the book on how to beat a prostitutio ..read more

Thiessen Law Firm How to Get a Possession Charge Dismissed Facing charges for drug possession in Texas can be a terrifying ordeal, but it is not the end of the line. Charges are not convictions, and if you hire an aggressive and experienced drug charge attorney who knows how to get a possession charge dismissed in Texas, you may be able to walk away with your freedom intact. Here are several defenses your lawyer may use to help you do so: Argue unlawful search and seizure Argue that you weren’t actually in possession of drugs Claim a lack of knowledge or intent Argue entrapment or duress Make ..read more

Thiessen Law Firm What to Do if Someone Gets Arrested in Texas It’s a situation no one ever hopes to face, but knowing what to do if someone gets arrested in Texas could be a lifesaver for yourself or a friend. Whether you or your friend were arrested for mushrooms or arrested for fighting at the local watering hole, knowing what to do after can not only save you time in jail but may work towards protecting your freedom. If you’ve never dealt with this before you likely have some questions. How long does it take for someone to go to jail? How do I get them out? What happens during a booking? I ..read more

Thiessen Law Firm What is Considered Reckless Driving in Texas? Many Texans are under the impression that reckless driving is just a traffic ticket that you can pay off and be on your way, but this isn’t the case. Reckless driving charges in Texas are criminal charges that come with steep penalties and possible jail time.  Because charges for reckless driving are no walk in the park, you should be aware of what behaviors to avoid if you want to keep your life — and your freedom — intact. So, what is considered reckless driving in Texas?  The Houston reckless driving lawyers from Thie ..read more

Thiessen Law Firm Can You Lose Custody for Child Endangerment? Child endangerment is a serious charge that comes with steep consequences for those convicted, but beyond the fines and prison time, can you lose custody for child endangerment in Texas? The short answer is: yes. You can lose custody of your children for being convicted of child endangerment.  If you’re in the middle of a custody battle or already share custody of your children, you need to hire an attorney who can tell your side of the story (and one who knows how to get a child endangerment charge dropped) if you expect to k ..read more

Thiessen Law Firm Is Burglary a Felony in Texas? Is burglary a felony in Texas? You probably know that burglary is a serious offense that has something to do with breaking and entering and theft, but you might not know just how serious an offense burglary is — or that the punishment for certain types of burglary in Texas just got more extreme.  Mark Thiessen and the theft defense lawyers at Thiessen Law Firm are here to walk you through the laws for burglary in Texas, the 2024 changes to those laws, what punishments you can expect for a burglary conviction, and the difference between burg ..read more

Thiessen Law Firm How to Arrange Child Support Modification in Texas Although child support is an essential part of mitigating the damage done by separation and making sure that children are taken care of post-divorce, sometimes circumstances change and child support modification in Texas is necessary.  What may have started as a fair arrangement could become unfair due to a major change in your, your ex-spouse, or your child’s life, and eventually not work towards anybody’s well-being. Luckily, child support modifications allow for several types of changes to take place, whether you’re f ..read more

Thiessen Law Firm SCRAM Bracelets & False Positives in Texas Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring systems, or SCRAM bracelets, are often punishments imposed after conviction for alcohol-related offenses. While wearing a SCRAM bracelet may be better than being in jail, the devices come with their own set of challenges,  especially if you’re dealing with SCRAM bracelet false positives — a common occurrence in the state of Texas.  However, being forced to wear a SCRAM monitor isn’t just inconvenient because of the expenses, the invasion of privacy, and the possible errors imp ..read more