Juvenile law is a sensitive area of the criminal justice system. It is difficult to strike a balance between handing down a punishment that fits the crime and the idea that juveniles simply might not yet fully recognize right from wrong. There are times, however, when...
When law enforcement officers suspect that a driver is under the influence of alcohol, the information that they obtain from a breath test to affirm their suspicion may not necessarily be accurate. Blood Alcohol Concentration readings from a breath test may not be...
Citizens are protected from unreasonable searches and seizures by the Fourth Amendment as well as Article I Section 9 of the Texas Constitution. In most cases, police officers can only search your smartphone with a valid warrant. Under Texas rules, even if you are...
When people drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they pose a danger to themselves and others on the road. For this reason, members of law enforcement keep a close eye on people who are driving erratically and may even set up DUI checkpoints to catch those...
During the pandemic, Congress approved nearly $5 trillion in emergency funding for U.S. citizens and businesses in three legislative packages. The funds were designed to keep shuttered companies and unemployed citizens afloat during the worldwide health crisis. But...
Facing charges for drug possession can lead to potentially costly outcomes. A conviction for possession can bring jail time and substantial fines, not to mention a criminal record that will disrupt your job possibilities and even your access to home rentals. When you...
Texas has some of the strictest DUI laws in the country, including enhanced penalties for certain offenses. One of these penalties is an enhanced DUI charge. What is a DUI in Texas? In Texas, you can be charged with DUI if you operate a motor vehicle in a public place...
Domestic violence charges are as devastating to your reputation as they can be to your criminal record. Even the implication of a domestic violence charge can spread rapidly across social media and affect your job opportunities and other aspects of your life. This is...
A grand jury is a group of citizens serving several-month terms to review the results of criminal investigations and solicit testimony in an effort to determine if there is sufficient evidence of the commission of a crime. If so, the grand jury issues an indictment,...
Facing charges of a violent crime can be a frightening situation. It has the potential to change your life, and it is essential to defend yourself against these charges – just as you defended yourself in the incident in question. You may wonder: if you acted to defend...
