During a Texas traffic stop, the law enforcement officer who pulls you over may try to encourage you to allow him or her to look through your car. While in some cases, the officer may have valid grounds to search your car, in other instances, you may have the right to...
It can always feel unnerving when a police officer comes knocking. Many people may even panic and give up some of their precious rights because they do not know how to handle the situation. This is why it is important to understand in advance how to handle any...
When members of law enforcement suspect individuals may have committed crimes, they usually try to gather as much evidence as possible. While different types of evidence weigh differently during trial, prosecutors love to introduce confessions. After all, confessions...
Facing an assault charge in Texas can send you headlong into panic, and rightly so. Our state imposes harsh penalties upon a conviction on assault or battery charges. Further, the specific assault statutes are complex and difficult to understand unless you are...
DNA evidence is only really been available for the last few decades. It has revolutionized the court process and the way that the authorities handle a lot of different criminal cases. DNA evidence is generally considered to be incredibly trustworthy and it can often...
Expunction is the process of sealing or erasing arrest and criminal records. Every now and then, we slip up, as all humans do, and it may result in a criminal record. Other times it’s a simple case of being at the wrong place at the wrong time that ends in your...
There are few things more daunting than standing before a judge or jury in the criminal courts. No matter what charges you are facing, the decisions in your case will have a significant impact on your life. People often feel helpless when on trial, but there are a...
Being approached by police officers can be nerve-racking in itself, let alone if you have been identified as a suspect. If you have been accused of a criminal offense and taken into custody, then your own conduct could play a key role in your case. While you may be...
Even a short encounter with the police can be a daunting prospect, particularly if you have been identified as a possible suspect. Apprehensions can be heightened if you later face arrest. While the majority of police officers will try to be professional during the...
We’ve all heard the phrase, “Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.” It is used all too commonly in relation to criminal charges. Nonetheless, it is crucial to remember that an arrest or criminal charge is not an automatic indication of guilt. For the most part, police...
