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...
If you are charged with drunk driving in Texas, you may face a number of penalties such as the loss of your driver's license or your car. In addition, you may also lose any security clearances that you had prior to the DWI charge. How a DWI might impact your clearance...
Like other states, Texas has been grappling with prevalent heroin and opioid addiction rates over the past several years. Because of the dangers of heroin addiction and abuse, the state criminalizes the possession or sale of that drug and enforces harsh penalties....
When someone is pulled over due to suspicion that they are driving while under the influence of alcohol, the officer may ask them to do a walk-and-turn field sobriety test. Though this is a controversial test, it's still used at times in Texas. What the walk-and-turn...
If you are charged or convicted of a crime in Texas, you can face jail or prison time and a fine. However, even if you agree to a plea deal that allows you to avoid those consequences, you can still experience considerable damage to your personal and professional...
The Texas justice system strives to ensure the just and equitable handling of all cases within its jurisdiction. They employ almost every resource in their arsenal to achieve this, and it is a good thing. But one area that has brought the integrity of their system...
Universities aim to provide students with research and critical thinking skills. They want to encourage young adults to become active in their communities and to take a role in shaping the future. Regardless of someone's major, a student at the University of Texas at...