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7 Common Back-to-School Student Charges in College Station

7 Common Back-to-School Student Charges in College Station

Back-to-school arrests in College Station often involve public intoxication, underage alcohol offenses, DWI, drug possession, assault, theft or property damage, and false identification allegations. If you are arrested, you may face two separate proceedings: a Texas criminal case and a university conduct matter. Each process may have different deadlines, evidence rules, and possible consequences. Early […]

Can a Summer Arrest Affect College Financial Aid?

Can a Summer Arrest Affect College Financial Aid?

A summer arrest in Texas does not automatically cancel federal student aid. An arrest is not a conviction, and federal rules state that drug convictions no longer affect federal student aid eligibility. However, a student may still face consequences involving school discipline, scholarship requirements, incarceration, enrollment status, or satisfactory academic progress. The answer depends on […]

Charged With Reckless Driving During a Summer Vacation in Texas? What Happens Next

Charged With Reckless Driving During a Summer Vacation in Texas? What Happens Next

A reckless driving charge can turn a Texas summer vacation into a criminal court matter that continues after you return home. Texas Transportation Code Section 545.401 defines reckless driving as operating a vehicle with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of people or property. A conviction can result in up to 30 days in […]

Summer Music Festivals and Texas Drug Possession Charges

Summer Music Festivals and Texas Drug Possession Charges

Summer music festivals can bring crowded entrances, bag checks, security patrols, and police encounters that quickly turn a fun weekend into a drug possession investigation. In Texas, the type and amount of a substance can determine whether a case is charged as a misdemeanor or felony. THC concentrates can also be treated more seriously than […]

What to Do If You Are Arrested While Visiting College Station This Summer

What to Do If You Are Arrested While Visiting College Station This Summer

If you are arrested while visiting College Station this summer, stay calm, avoid arguing with officers, clearly ask for an attorney, and do not discuss the facts of your case without legal advice. Summer visits can involve concerts, campus tours, sporting events, road trips, reunions, and nights out near Texas A&M, which can increase the […]

Are Texas Police Increasing DWI Patrols During Summer Holidays in College Station, Texas?

Are Texas Police Increasing DWI Patrols During Summer Holidays in College Station, Texas?

The Greening Law Group represents individuals in College Station, Texas, who often encounter increased law enforcement activity during the summer months, especially around major holidays when travel, celebrations, and roadway congestion all rise at the same time. During this period, DWI enforcement activity becomes noticeably more visible across Texas highways and local roads, and drivers […]