Police officers often need to gather evidence of a crime before they can pursue a criminal charge against an individual. Yet, there are very specific requirements for when, where and how police officers can conduct the searches that can help them to gather the...
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What’s the fentanyl murder law in Texas?
The United States has been fighting a “war on drugs” for decades – with very little success. That hasn’t stopped the government, however, from continuing to pass new legislation that’s designed to keep the battle going. While past efforts have focused on marijuana,...
Was it actually assault or an act of self-defense?
Assault is a violent criminal offense in Texas. State prosecutors could bring charges against someone involved in an altercation with another person. An assault conviction could lead to numerous criminal penalties imposed by a judge. People also have to live with a...
What if your teen was coerced to confess to drug crimes?
As you may know, the U.S. Constitution explicitly states that citizens should not be compelled to testify against themselves when charged with a crime. And yet, false and coerced confessions remain an ongoing problem in the criminal justice system. Studies show that...
The connection between mental health and criminal charges
Struggling with mental health challenges comes with a lot of social stigma. Many people have inaccurate ideas about what mental health challenges mean for an individual. For example, many people wrongfully assume that those diagnosed with personality disorders or...
DWI court is an alternative for many defendants with alcohol addiction
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges in Texas can cause a host of challenges for the accused. A conviction might cost them their driving privileges and could lead to incarceration. Judges can impose large fines or order probation. Additionally, people have to...
How high school bullying could lead to reactive abuse and assault charges
For a high school student dealing with bullying, school may feel like a prison. Every day that they attend class, they may face harassment or worse. Classmates may call them names, intimidate them, physically harm them and make their life miserable. Parents often can...
Does your teen driver know what to do during a DWI traffic stop?
Getting pulled over by law enforcement can be nerve-wracking at any age, but it is often especially so for young drivers. Unfortunately, most teen motorists do not realize how easy it is to say or do something to make the stop worse, especially if they are nervous. If...
You could end up supporting a child after driving drunk in Texas
One of the risks a person assumes when they get behind the wheel after having a few drinks or using drugs is that they’ll cause a crash that seriously injures or kills others – or themselves. The typical criminal charge in Texas for causing a fatal crash while under...
What types of crimes are likely to result in a re-offense?
The police in Texas arrest people for a broad range of different criminal offenses. Often, those arrested and charged with a crime will plead guilty. They hope for lenience from the courts and want to leave the mistake that led to their arrest in their past as soon as...