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Criminal Defense - Click here to view all posts
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  • Evading Police. How Serious Is It?
    Last night, Houston police had to use spike strips to put an end to a motor vehicle chase. Police say that the suspect refused to stop their vehicle after police attempted to pull the driver over for ...
  • Do Police Have the Right to Search College Dorms?
    Everyone has the right to be free from unlawful searches and seizures, but what privacy rights do college students have when it comes to their dorm rooms? Dormitories are owned by colleges and ...
  • What Are My Rights After Being Arrested?
    Everyone is entitled to certain rights after being arrested, what is not as clear is what those rights are. Miranda v. Arizona, a Supreme Court case from 1966, ended in a landmark decision that ...
Drug Crimes - Click here to view all posts
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DWI - Click here to view all posts
The latest posts for DWI are listed below.
  • When Is It Legal for Police to Use Drug Dogs?
    To understand your rights during a traffic stop, specifically as they relate to drug dog searches, you have to go back to Illinois v. Caballes. In this 2004 Supreme Court case, the state of Illinois ...
  • Probable Cause and Why It Matters
    Probable cause – that elusive term that many, if not all, criminal cases hinge on. Criminal charges begin with an arrest, and a lawful arrest cannot take place unless there was probable cause to ...
  • Will I Have to Go to Jail for a DWI?
    Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a criminal offense that does carry with it the possibility of jail time. Penalties range in type and degree depending on the nature of the alleged drunk driving ...
Federal Crimes - Click here to view all posts
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Internet Crimes - Click here to view all posts
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Sex Crimes - Click here to view all posts
The latest posts for Sex Crimes are listed below.
  • Indecency with a Child: Exposure vs. Contact
    " Indecency with a child " is a sex crime listed in the Texas Penal Code, but there are actually two distinct types. One is indecency with a child by way of exposure and the other is ...
  • Psychological Tests in Sex Offender Cases
    In the state of Texas, most sex offenders are required to undergo psychological tests to determine their state of mind when they are charged with a sex crime. These tests have direct implications on ...
  • Controversial Online Solicitation Law in Texas Overturned
    On October 30, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals struck down a 2005 state law regarding online communication with minors. Under the law, adults who engaged in sexually explicit communication with ...
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