Year: 2018
What is a Motion to Suppress?
In any criminal case, the evidence against the defendant can lead to a conviction. However, when the evidence presented by the prosecutor contains certain flaws...
Texas Gun Laws
Texas is one of the most firearm-friendly states in the country. The following article is an overview of gun laws in the Lone Star State....
Record Police Encounters with the Help of Siri
If you are ever pulled over by police, a new iPhone shortcut allows Siri to secretly record the encounter. A new app called “Shortcuts” features...
Proper Courtroom Etiquette for Defendants
If you are a defendant, how you behave in front of the judge and jury can either help or hurt your case. It is important...
Can Felons Vote in Texas?
The ability to vote is one of the most important rights American citizens have to let their voices be heard and contribute to our democracy....
4 Common Mistakes Police Make During a DWI Investigation
From pulling you over to making an arrest, police must follow strict procedures to gather evidence and even protect your rights. However, law enforcement often...
Deferred Adjudication: Am I Eligible?
In Texas, deferred adjudication is an alternative sentence in some criminal cases—often offered to first-time offenders. With deferred adjudication, a criminal defendant may be able...
Do I Need to Hire an Attorney for a Misdemeanor?
Crimes are broken down into two distinct categories: felonies and misdemeanors. While felonies consist of more serious offenses and are subject to harsher penalties, misdemeanors...
What is a Hate Crime?
While all criminal offenses are taken seriously in Texas, some violations of the law are considered particularly atrocious. When a person commits a crime against...
Can I Get a DWI for Prescription Drugs?
When people think of driving while intoxicated (DWI), the substance causing the intoxication is often alcohol. However, driving under the influence can also include drugs,...
Police Need Warrant to Search Area Around Home
The Fourth Amendment protection of every American has just gotten stronger as the U.S. Supreme Court decided that police may not search the area around...
Police Need Warrant for Phone Location Data
On June 22, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that police require a search warrant to perform cellphone tower searches. In other words, in order...