Texas police arrest Lindsay Lohan’s stepmother for DUI
Actress Lindsay Lohan has made headline news many times, not only for famous roles she has played in various Hollywood movies but also for problems her family has faced, including her parent's divorce and her father's estrangement from his second wife, Kelly Major....
Texas man accused of selling fraudulent vehicle tags
Texas police say they deployed undercover investigators in a sting operation that led to an arrest. A 41-year-old man was taken into custody after he allegedly tried to sell a fraudulent vehicle tag to an undercover officer. The man is said to have told the law...
Does refusing police entry create a need for criminal defense?
If a Texas police officer knock's someone's door, the person on the other side has an immediate decision to make, which is whether or not to answer the door. Upon opening the door, the police officer who is standing there might request entrance to the home. What if...
Texas men facing theft charges
On a recent Thursday, Texas police received a report of a stolen motorcycle. They also reportedly got a phone call from someone in the community who told them that a crime had been witnessed on a security camera. When police officers went to the neighborhood in...
Youth coach arrested for violating probation
A youth basketball coach in San Antonio was arrested recently and had his probation revoked. A registered sex offender, he has been accused of failing to notify his probation officer of his coaching position. SAPD investigators say that the man admitted that he did...
Things to know about search and seizure
Many people assume that if a Texas police officer requests to search their vehicle, person or property, they must consent to it. In fact, this is not necessarily true. The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects every citizen against unlawful search or...
Frequent DWI Questions
The Texas Department of Transportation states that a citizen of the state is hurt or killed in a crash where alcohol is involved every twenty minutes. Driving while intoxicated is a grave criminal offense in Texas. In recent years, the legal penalties associated with...
What people in Texas should know about writ of habeas corpus
To prevent authorities from abusing their power, detained individuals have the power to petition for a writ of habeas corpus. A writ of habeas corpus forces the authorities to bring the individual to court and prove to the judge why they need to be detained. They...
Racial disparity in the court
There is a major conversation happening in Texas and across the nation with respect to systemic racism and discrimination in all aspects of society. The justice system is central to the discussion, and the narrative has found its way to the court system. Many...
Deepfakes are a growing problem for defendants
If you are facing any type of court proceeding in Texas, you may already be stressed. Now, you will need to worry increasingly about the evidence in the case. Deepfakes have already had a negative effect on society as they have caused people to doubt the truth. While...