A burglary has been committed – and you are being accused based on eyewitness identification. You know you were out of town when the alleged crime happened, but how do you convince the court that the eyewitness is wrong? Being accused of a crime can be distressing, to...
Prescription medications are made available after someone has a recommendation from their physician. They typically need to go to a pharmacy to pick up their medication, and they may have some degree of personal financial obligation to cover certain costs beyond what...
Texas has strict laws concerning drug possession. One substance that is treated seriously under the law is peyote. Peyote is a controlled substance that is addressed under the Texas Controlled Substances Act (TCSA). It is considered to have a potential for abuse and...
The right to a trial by a jury of your peers is supposed to be one of the cornerstones of the U.S. criminal justice system, so why do only 2% of federal criminal cases ever go to trial? The other 98% are resolved through plea bargains – and that’s not particularly...
Drinking and driving at any age carries risks but can be particularly detrimental for someone under 21. If your teenager is arrested for DWI (Driving While Intoxicated), unforeseen consequences can negatively impact any plans they have made for their future. As a...
Everyone who is arrested and then charged with a crime has the right to an assumption of innocence. People in the United States are presumably innocent until they plead guilty or get convicted of a criminal offense in a court of law. Despite that presumption of...
Being charged with a drug crime can be devastating, as you may face severe penalties. However, you don't need to plead guilty to the charge – you can defend it with numerous strategies, including claiming the drugs belong to someone else. Here is what you should know...
The case of a former CIA officer who at one point pled guilty to drugging and sexually assaulting multiple women exemplifies how uncertain the law still is when it comes to law enforcement officers accessing cellphone data when a phone requires a password, fingerprint...
Learning that your child is in trouble can be devastating, but the stress can intensify when it's a legal issue, especially a drug crime. While the Texas Juvenile Justice Department aims at helping and caring for the youth, your child may face significant penalties if...
Assault charges can lead to incarceration and may also put someone at enhanced risk of a personal injury lawsuit. Those accused of harming or intimidating another person in Texas could face criminal charges, the severity of which will depend on what led to their...