Driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses are relatively common criminal charges in Texas. Not only do police officers tend to arrest anyone who shows signs of intoxication while driving or fails of breath test, but they usually also test anyone involved in a crash for chemical impairment. A DWI conviction can [...]

Texas police officers readily arrest anyone who they find in possession of a controlled substance. Prescription drugs that people possess without a valid recommendation from their doctor could lead to legal prosecution. So could possession of an assortment of drugs currently prohibited by Texas and federal laws. Many people assume [...]

There are different rules that apply to different kinds of searches in Texas. For the police to legally search someone\’s vehicle or home, for example, an officer will usually need to have a warrant, get permission from the owner or have probable cause to believe that there is criminal activity [...]

Thanks to the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, police can’t just appear at your home or office, push their way in and start looking around and taking things without your permission or a valid search warrant – with some limited exceptions. A warrant should list the specific areas police [...]

In a criminal investigation, police officers are often eager to secure any evidence they can connecting an individual to certain crimes. Officers will search people and get warrants to go through their homes and vehicles. They may also want to search an individual\’s mobile device. Some people, confident that they [...]

When lawmakers and news pundits talk about the opioid crisis, they usually reference the uptick in prescription drug abuse and overdose deaths in recent years. Medical researchers have expanded the number of opioids available, reducing the cost to manage chronic and severe pain for patients while also diminishing the pressure [...]

The United States Constitution gives people in this country some very specific rights. Some of those rights have to do with police interactions. For example, the Fifth Amendment gives people the right to avoid incriminating themselves. The rights of people to avoid self-incrimination were upheld by the United States Supreme [...]

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 treasure trove of [...]

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 get possession charges for [...]