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....
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...
Fentanyl is an incredibly dangerous drug. That’s why Texas takes drug crimes involving it seriously. In July 2021, Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 768 into law. This bill enhances the penalties for distributing and manufacturing fentanyl in Texas....
You have probably watched television shows and movies where you’ve heard the police read people their Miranda Rights. As a part of those rights, you often hear them say that a person has the right to remain silent. Is it necessary to stay silent during a traffic stop...
You probably know about your right to remain silent, as anyone who watches TV shows with police officers or action movies has heard an officer recite the Miranda Warning. However, knowing the words and understanding what the warning truly means are two very different...