Yes, you can refuse a field sobriety test in Texas. Unlike breath or blood tests, field sobriety tests are completely voluntary, and refusing them does not trigger automatic license suspension…

Mandatory Reporting Requirement in Texas Mandatory Reporting refers to the legal obligation of individuals to report suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities. Most people think…

United States v. Rahimi On June 21, 2024, the Supreme Court handed down its decision in United States v. Rahimi. Rahimi took a step back from the implications of the Supreme…

Julie Chrisley, a reality TV star known for “Chrisley Knows Best,” has had her fraud sentence vacated by an appeals court. In this article, we will discuss what the Julie…

Diaz v. United States: Gorsuch’s Dissent Takes Center Stage On June 20, 2024, the United States Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling in the case of Diaz v. United States,…

The Intersection of Family and Criminal Law Family law and criminal law are two areas of the legal system that often intersect in complex and challenging ways. In Texas, The…

State v. Heath: Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Clarifies Discovery Obligations On June 12, 2024, the Court of Criminal Appeals handed down its decision in Heath v. State. The State…

Introduction On June 14, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a significant decision in the case of Garland v. Cargill, striking down the federal ban on bump stocks. The Supreme…

Texas blue laws restrict when you can buy alcohol and cars in the state. Liquor stores are closed on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Beer and…