Drivers cause fatal accidents that take roughly 40,000 lives every year in the United States. In recent years, these numbers have actually been going up. These accidents are caused by drivers of every age group. Human error is the main reason for accidents, after all,...
Maybe you were at a party where an argument started, and then someone hit you. They knocked out several of your teeth, and you have had to invest thousands of dollars in cosmetic dentistry to recover your previous appearance and function. Perhaps you were hurt in a...
Your phone is a major part of your life. It lets you communicate with others and store crucial information. You can file an insurance claim or record your daughter's first steps with the same device. The way that people use mobile devices also makes them a potential...
Those who are caught with illegal drugs are often simply charged with possession. For instance, you may not have a prescription for opioids, so you could be charged with possessing the pills, which are only supposed to be given out with a prescription. You can also...
If the police knock on your front door, it can be a bit unnerving. You may not believe you’ve done anything wrong or know why they’re there. This may never have happened to you before. But simply seeing the police on your property can understandably make you nervous....
People running businesses or conducting their lives in public spaces are responsible if their actions or inaction negatively affect others. The law creates a duty between individuals and the community. Homeowners should maintain their properties in a safe manner....
You have a reasonable expectation of privacy when in your own space, whether you own your own home or your rent a small studio apartment. You also have protection from unreasonable searches and seizures thanks to the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution. The Fourth...
When it comes to mounting a successful criminal defense, one of the most important aspects is having an understanding of your basic rights. Police officers will happily manipulate you into giving up your rights or trick you into making mistakes that could harm your...
Thousands of drivers in Texas every year get arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses and then must cope with the legal consequences of a conviction. A DWI offense will typically lead to fines and possibly incarceration or probation. The courts will also...
You may already realize that your social media activity could influence the criminal case against you. Prosecutors and investigators may pore over your online activity looking for indicators that you have spoken about crime, acknowledged a connection to someone else...