It takes a long time to get your green card. The petition, application, biometrics appointment and interview are done, and you are just waiting for a decision. This is an exciting time for you, so losing your opportunity to live and work in the United States would be...
Searches are just one tool that law enforcement has at their disposal. Nonetheless, police officers cannot just search anyone at any time. When searches are conducted, they must follow certain legal protocols. What are your rights during a police search in Texas? ...
Being arrested for a crime is the first event in what’s often a lengthy legal process. One of the priorities you’ll have in this case is getting out of jail while your case is pending. This often involves the court setting a bail, which is a monetary amount that you...
Whatever type of criminal charges you are facing, the prosecution won’t take your case forward unless it has some type of evidence against you. However, there are significant differences in the quality of the evidence that might be presented and what type of evidence...
One of the dangers of driving under the influence is that you just never know what could happen. The worst-case scenario is that you cause a crash that kills someone. Here in Texas, if the person who is killed is the parent or legal guardian of a minor child, you...
In Texas, it's illegal to drink when you are under 21 and for adults to provide alcohol to minors. Further, the Texas Zero Tolerance law prohibits minors from operating a motor vehicle, including a watercraft, in a public place while having any detectable amount of...
When talking about the “legal limit,” it is a reference to someone’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) while they are driving. A legal limit has been established and a driver who breaks this limit is presumed to be impaired behind the wheel. This is an important...
The Fourth Amendment protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures by law enforcement. If the police violate your constitutional rights by conducting an illegal search, it can significantly impact the ensuing criminal charges, even if they recover incriminating...
If you’ve ever watched a police thriller or true crime show, you probably heard someone being told, “You have the right to remain silent.” These words are part of your Miranda rights, which are legal protections that are backed by the Fifth and Sixth Amendments of the...
Law enforcement officers commonly use field sobriety tests (FSTs) to determine whether a driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. However, these tests are not foolproof, and several potential defenses can be raised if you have failed an FST. Understanding...