Not all DWI arrests are the same. For one thing, someone could get a DWI for operating their vehicle under the influence of alcohol, but they could also face those same charges if they were using prescription medications or illegal drugs, such as marijuana. But even...
Despite being one of the most pivotal aspects of the criminal justice system, the presumption of innocence is often overlooked. In fact, people are often assumed to be guilty of something merely by being questioned, detained and charged. In reality, it isn’t supposed...
Texas, with its strong stance on crime, treats drug offenses seriously. Drug conspiracy charges add another layer of complexity to a more “traditional” drug case; they allege an agreement between two or more people to commit a drug-related crime. Understanding how...
These days, nearly everybody has an amazing little computer in their pockets in the form of a smartphone – and many people keep a lot of private information buried on those devices. Just how private is that information, really? In some states, the law says that the...
Texas is a bit behind the rest of the country when it comes to marijuana laws. Twenty-four states have made marijuana fully legal, even for recreational purposes. Fourteen more states allow the use of medical marijuana. Texas is one of the few states that hasn’t...
The flashing lights and siren of a police car can make anyone's stomach do a little flip. And while it's important to be polite and respectful during a traffic stop, it's just as important to understand your rights. One of those rights is the freedom from unreasonable...
Being charged with any type of criminal offense is a serious matter. Even convictions for misdemeanor crimes can result in fines and jail time, and this is certainly the case for felony convictions. The U.S. Constitution provides anyone facing criminal charges with...
Can certain tips or tricks truly speed up the metabolism of alcohol, thus diminishing its effects more quickly? This is an understandable question, given how frequently Americans imbibe alcohol before needing to return to the responsibilities of their daily lives. ...
There's a common misconception that those arrested for drug crimes in Texas are bad actors. Particularly when someone faces accusations of distribution or trafficking drugs, the assumption is often that they do not care about the safety and well-being of others and...
Health care fraud is big business. It’s estimated that Medicare and Medicaid fraud alone costs taxpayers more than $100 billion a year in losses, and the losses to private insurance companies are also huge. That makes it important for health care employees, especially...
