Blog Posts in 2017 Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates 21-Dec-2017 Frequently Asked Questions About Underage DUI Charges Everyone knows that driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a serious offense that law enforcement strictly enforce. However, what happens when you’re arrested for this crime and are below the legal drinking age of 21? These cases ... Continue Reading Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates 4-Dec-2017 Texas Fake ID Laws A common alcohol related offense is using or possessing a fake ID. In Texas, fake IDs are most prevalent among college students who are looking to get into bars. Despite emerging technologies that are designed to prevent identification fraud, college ... Continue Reading Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates 28-Nov-2017 Should I Hire a Lawyer for a Misdemeanor Offense? Facing charges for a crime can be frightening experience, especially if you are facing felony charges. However, a misdemeanor charge can be just as frightening. Unfortunately, many people are under the assumption that misdemeanor charges are just a ... Continue Reading Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates 30-Aug-2017 Understand Your Right to Legal Advice during a DWI Investigation Many people are not entirely aware of the rights they have as citizens being arrested or facing criminal charges. While most believe know they have a right to an attorney, they do not know when, where, and how they can invoke that right – ... Continue Reading Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates 16-Aug-2017 Understanding Prescription Drug DWIs Not only can you be charged with a DWI for driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs in Texas, you can also be charged while operating a vehicle on prescription drugs. Although pain medication is typically the main accomplice, other ... Continue Reading Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates 7-Jul-2017 Dealing with Out-of-State Traffic Tickets At some point in a person’s life, they may take a road trip out of the state. Whether it’s for business or pleasure, many people drive across state borders. But what happens if you commit a traffic violation while driving through another ... Continue Reading Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates 29-Jun-2017 Ways to Postpone Your Court Appearance A legal court hearing or trial is an official occurrence in which the final outcome of a legal matter is decided by either a judge or jury. Whether it’s a traffic violation or divorce, court hearings cover all legal issues. It is important to ... Continue Reading Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates 21-Jun-2017 What to Do When Arrested for Shoplifting Shoplifting is one of the most common types of theft crimes, particularly around heavy shopping seasons like the holidays. In most cases, shoplifting involves taking a small value of property from a retail establishment without paying for it or ... Continue Reading Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates 6-Jun-2017 Being Charged with Resisting Arrest When you are placed under arrest in Texas, you are required by law to submit willfully and comply with law enforcement. According to Texas Penal Code § 38.03, preventing or obstructing a peace officer from making an arrest or search through the ... Continue Reading Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates 23-May-2017 How Do I Know If I Have a Warrant Out for Me? A warrant is a legal document issued by a judge or other judicial officer which authorizes a law enforcement officer to perform an action related to justice. Generally, warrants are provided to arrest someone, search and seize an individual’s ... Continue Reading Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates 11-May-2017 Immigration & Your Criminal Record Immigration into the United States is an arduous process. You face extensive application proceedings, interviews with disinterested bureaucrats, and unforeseen complications as you attempt to make your home in this country. If you are charged with a ... Continue Reading Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates 23-Mar-2017 A Brief Overview of Forgery Laws in Texas Forgery laws in Texas are designed to be rather non-specific in order to keep their interpretation broad and encompassing of any other type of forgery that may not yet have been perpetrated or discovered yet. Many people are not aware of what exactly ... Continue Reading Posted By Jerry Loftin & Associates 14-Mar-2017 Can I Refuse a Blood or Breath Test? You are required under Texas state law to take a blood or breath test if you are arrested for DWI. This often confuses people who remember that they are allowed to refuse to take a test for drunkenness, but forget which one. You are allowed to refuse ... Continue Reading