When facing criminal charges, entering into a plea deal can often be a strategic move to reduce the sentence's severity or dismiss some of the charges. However, many defendants wonder: can a judge reject my plea deal? The short answer is yes; a judge can reject a...
The U.S. Constitution guarantees certain fundamental rights, including the right to free speech and protection against certain kinds of discrimination. The answer to the question of whether police can lawfully target someone for speaking Spanish is rooted in...
The marijuana laws in Texas are a little bit complex. In some cases, certain types of CBD with low amounts of THC are legal. But as a general rule, marijuana remains illegal to possess or sell. Even with the CBD exceptions, it’s much different than the laws in a state...
Recently, we discussed the importance of understanding your constitutional rights -- some of which are covered in the Miranda warning -- and how best to invoke your right to remain silent. As we noted, it’s crucial to tell law enforcement that you’re invoking this...
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...