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...
Year: 2023
3 reasons why you may be denied bail in a criminal case
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...
Are there drawbacks to a plea bargain?
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...
3 different behaviors that constitute assault under Texas law
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...
What does Texas consider drug paraphernalia?
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...
Can you trust an eyewitness?
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...
Common police mistakes that could help your criminal defense
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...
Why are field sobriety tests inaccurate?
Field sobriety tests are physical evaluations that can help the police determine if a driver is drunk. There are four kinds of field sobriety tests: Horizontal gaze nystagmus test: This test evaluates a driver's focus. The driver will be asked to keep their eyes on a...
Those selling contaminated drugs could soon face murder charges
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid drug that is far stronger than most other medications prescribed to address pain. It is also cheaper than older narcotics like morphine and codeine. It is so strong that many individuals involved in the trafficking and manufacture of...
5 things you should know about traffic stops
While many people are aware that police can pull over a driver, they are often unaware of what happens during one and what their rights are. Here are a few things you should be aware of during a traffic stop: 1. The police need reasonable suspicion In most cases, the...