Case Analytics and the Criminal Justice System: A Look at Tarrant County
Case analytics are big business in the world of civil litigation. They help lawyers understand what cases are worth, what motions a given judge is most likely to grant, and…
Contraband Smuggling: Consequences of Sneaking Items in Jail or Prison
Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Correctional Facility Inmates have been smuggling prohibited or illegal items, such as drugs, tobacco, cellphones, and weapons, into jails and prisons for decades….
Eight Tips for Surviving the Holidays after Divorce
The holiday season can be a wonderful time of the year, but also a stressful one. This is especially true for parents who are recently divorced and now must abide…
Interference with Child Custody in Texas | Penal Code 25.03
Interference with Child Custody In contentious child custody cases, it’s not uncommon for one parent to withhold (or attempt to withhold) a child from the other parent. Perhaps they are…
Swatting in Texas | Fake Emergency Calls
What is Swatting in Texas? Swatting refers to the act of making a false report about a crime or emergency with the intent of provoking a substantial police response, often…
11 Experts Share their Best Advice for Adopting a Child
Adopting a Child Whether you are seeking to adopt, placing a child up for adoption, or facilitating an adoption, there is a lot at stake – mentally, emotionally and financially….
How to Keep the Police Out of Your iPhone | Police and Face ID
FBI agents forced a suspect to unlock their Apple iPhone using their face. While forcing you to provide an image of your face is akin to forcing you to provide…
Texas Stand Your Ground, Castle Doctrine | Self Defense
What is Self Defense in Texas? Self defense is an affirmative defense against criminal prosecution that can be raised as legal justification when a person is accused of using force…
Is CBD Oil Legal in Texas? | Prosecution Depends on Location
People think since you can purchase CBD at almost any corner store in Texas, that it must be legal. Even elected district attorneys have different opinions about the legality of…