When a doctor gives you a prescription, you may not take it all. Then, if someone you know gets sick, you may consider sharing your medication. Doing so could get that person in trouble with the police. Taking a medication that a doctor prescribed for someone else is...
Criminal Defense
What you should know about your right to remain silent
Getting arrested is a scary and stressful experience. It is human nature to want to speak up and defend yourself. However, you have the right to remain silent in accordance with Miranda law, and it is often in your best interest to invoke it. Police interrogation...
Do prosecutors have to disclose evidence to defendants?
Prosecutors across the Lone Star State have a keen interest in securing criminal convictions. Consequently, if you are facing serious criminal charges, you can expect a prosecutor to try to hold you accountable. This is true regardless of whether you are actually...
Consequences for Underage Drinking and Driving
Parents of teenagers who are starting to drive can help their children develop safe driving habits. Although the percentage of teens who drink and drive is decreasing nationally, Texas ranks high among the states battling a high rate of intoxication among underage...
What can cause the dismissal of criminal charges?
Few things in life are scarier than facing criminal charges. After all, if prosecutors have charged you with violating state or federal law, you eventually may lose your freedom. You may also have to deal with the many negative consequences that come with having a...
What to do if you are federally charged for money laundering
If you face federal money laundering charges, chances are you feel overwhelmed and unsure where to turn. These charges are serious and can result in up to 20 years in prison and fines as high as $500,000. Contact an attorney to help guide you through this complicated...
How do reasonable suspicion and probable cause differ?
Few things can be more unsettling than facing criminal charges. Even merely interacting with an officer may make you feel uneasy, especially if you believe you may be a suspect in a criminal investigation. Still, the U.S. Constitution affords you some fundamental...
How officials may seek to prove human smuggling charges
Law enforcement officials look for signs of possible human smuggling activities, which may include individuals traveling with migrants on the Texas side of the border. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's website notes that smuggling typically occurs when...
What is a field sobriety test?
When an officer pulls you over under reasonable suspicion, they may ask you to take a field sobriety test. This is one of many tools in the law enforcer's arsenal, used to determine whether or not an individual might have hit the road while under the influence. It is...
How do false confessions happen?
Before it happens to you, you may not think you could ever admit to a crime you did not commit. Most people cannot imagine giving a false confession, but it does happen. According to the American Psychological Association, Law enforcement officials who do not actively...