Former Texas Prosecutors Fighting For You
As you know, marijuana and its byproducts remain unlawful in the state of Texas. While the state government may be relaxing its stance against cannabis, you can still face significant criminal charges for possessing and selling weed. Since marijuana is illegal, so are...
Texas has always been a pretty independent state, and many residents believe very strongly in the freedom to bear arms guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. What happens to those rights, however, if you’re convicted of a felony? Do you lose them...
When you think about how much you have to drink, do you ever include the alcohol that may have been in your food? Many people don’t realize that wine, beer and spirits used in their dinners may still be potent enough to raise their blood alcohol concentrations, but...
If you think the “War on Drugs” has lost any of its momentum thanks to widespread acceptance of marijuana use in many states, think again. Texas is still very much anti-drug, and prosecutors are aggressive about pursuing charges for drug crimes. If anything, the...
What is predictive policing? It is a system that uses mathematical models (analytics) to predict what individuals and geographic areas have the potential for criminal activity. If this sounds like a science fiction movie plot with no basis in reality, you are...
When you watch crime movies or television shows, you may hear the officers reading suspects their rights. It’s important for people who are facing that situation in real life to realize the importance of this step. These are known as the Miranda rights. They include...
You may not have expected the visit from child protective services (CPS) coming. After this Texas agency received a call reporting that you and your partner may be neglecting or abusing your children, it must determine if the allegations are valid. After completing...
You may think you are familiar with what constitutes identity theft, but there is quite a bit more to this white collar crime than you might realize. It’s hardly just a simple nuisance or a headache anymore. In fact, a wide variety of crimes come under the heading of...
Anyone who has an alcoholic beverage should understand just how much alcohol there is in the drink and how it may affect their ability to drive safely. In the U.S. a standard drink has approximately 14 grams of pure alcohol. Every drink is different, so what a “drink”...
Suppose a police officer stops you because they suspect you of driving while intoxicated (DWI). In that case, the chances are that they will ask you to blow into a breathalyzer to learn your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Breathalyzer test results can determine...