When police officers serve warrants, they often serve them to the suspects. For example, if the police want to look through someone’s phone, they can get a warrant so that they don’t need the person’s consent. This could force the person to allow investigators to...
You may face drug conspiracy charges if you are suspected of agreeing to commit a drug crime with one or more individuals (and one of you is suspected of taking a significant step towards executing the plan). These are very serious charges in Texas, and a conviction...
If you are charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas, you may face serious penalties if convicted. And one of them is installing an ignition interlock device (IID) on your vehicle. Here is what to know about this penalty: First-time offender A judge can...
The loss of a nursing license can be devastating. It’s not just that the nurse may face fines and other repercussions. It’s not just that they lose the job they have. Without a license, they may not be able to work in their chosen profession for the rest of their...
Breathalyzers are crucial in cases of driving while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. But are they accurate? Can you get the wrong readings? The accuracy of breathalyzers has been questioned for years. So, how accurate are they now? They are accurate most...
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees your protection against any kind of unreasonable search and seizure – but how far does this really extend? Most people don’t think that much about what they throw away – but your garbage can contain all kinds of...
A lot of criminal activity results in multiple arrests. Whether it’s illegal drug use, a violent attack or “white collar” crime, like fraud, anywhere from a couple of people to a dozen or more can be arrested and charged with the same offense. In may be that, in...
Miranda rights, a cornerstone of the American legal system, safeguard individuals during police interrogations. When law enforcement officers detain or arrest someone, they generally have to read the person their rights, including the right to remain silent. These...
Advances in science have given investigators and prosecutors a lot of new tools over the years that can be used to put evidence in front of juries – but few things are so compelling to juries as evidence that contains genetic material (DNA). Today, even the smallest...
The opioid crisis has taken overdose numbers to new levels across the country. Many states have introduced Good Samaritan laws to try and tackle this growing problem. Texas is known for taking a hardline on drug use, and its laws are not particularly understanding of...