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?...
Criminal Defense
Criminal defendants: Why you need to avoid social media
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,...
Criminal activity, computers, and kids: What should parents know?
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...
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...
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...
Criminal charges that can lead to deportation
If you’re an immigrant living in the US, it’s important to understand that certain crimes can lead to deportation. The consequences of deportation can have lasting effects on the individual and their family. Knowing what could be considered a deportable offense and...
Field sobriety tests aren’t all that scientific
When a driver is given a breath test or a urine test, it feels like a scientific process. A device is looking at the chemical makeup of that person’s blood to determine their blood alcohol concentration (BAC). These results are then regarded as a scientific fact that...
Was it really assault, or did you act in self-defense?
Texas has laws against harming others, offensively touching them, threatening them or making them fear for their safety. Those who intentionally attack or intimidate another person could find themselves facing criminal charges. Assaultive offenses occur when one...