A driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol charge can lead to penalties, imprisonment and loss of driver's license. But the consequences surrounding the case may change depending on the driver's age. In Texas, minors (drivers under 21 years) are subject to...
There are certainly situations in which police officers will find it advantageous to lie. They may be attempting to get someone to confess to a crime, for instance, and lying can be used as a form of manipulation. But what types of lies are they going to tell?...
If you have been accused of violating a state or federal criminal law, it’s important to act as if you’re “being watched” while you utilize social media platforms until your case is fully resolved. This approach to communication may make you feel a little paranoid,...
Parents have many things to worry about when raising children: that they could fall off a bike and get injured, that they are not advancing academically, that they are not making the right types of friends. These worries have spanned for generations, but parents...
If you are indicted and charged with a crime, you may petition the court to release you on bail so you can carry on with your day-to-day life while awaiting the outcome of your case. In exchange for your freedom, you must deposit a bond (money or other assets) with...
If you are indicted and charged with a crime, your case can take a number of directions. You may fight to the very end. Or, you may enter into a plea agreement with the prosecution. Generally, these agreements involve the defendant either pleading guilty to lesser...
In Texas, as elsewhere in the United States, it is illegal to intentionally injure other people. The Texas assault statute serves as a deterrent against acts of aggression and also provides the basis for the prosecution and punishment of interpersonal conflicts that...
Prosecutors typically need evidence of drugs to secure a drug conviction. For example, to arrest you for possession, they’d usually need to catch you with some drugs on you. Yet, just because the police do not find drugs does not mean you are in the clear. If they...
You might think an eyewitness to a crime would have no reason to lie. They didn’t commit the crime. They didn’t even know it was going to occur. They just happened to be in the area when that activity was carried out. It was a fluke, but they came forward with their...
When facing criminal charges, the actions and decisions of the police involved can make a big difference in the outcome of your case. Every detail of your interaction with law enforcement before, during and after your arrest matters. While we often hold law...