Can Police Unlock Your Phone? Recent advances in cryptographic technology and the widespread use of free, open-source [1] cryptography have made encrypted information pervasive in our everyday lives. Apple and…
Now that cameras are a ubiquitous part of our lives, the power to film is always at our fingertips. Videos posted on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook have become supplements to…
Can You Be Held Criminally Responsible for Another? Yes. Texas has specifically abolished any distinctions between “accomplice” and “principal” culpability. That makes each person criminally responsible as a “party” to…
What is Improper Photography in Texas? Penal Code Section 21.15 outlines instances in which taking a photograph is illegal in Texas. It is illegal to photograph a person with the…
In Texas, a grand jury is made up of 12 people who determine whether or not there is probable cause to believe that a felony offense occurred. It only inquires…
Can Officers Take Discarded Items and Have Them Tested for DNA? Police officers are known to take discarded items and have them tested for DNA. In March of 2015, the…
Looking for a Drug Offender Education Program (DOEP)? Look no further. Here’s the entire list of Drug Offender Education Programs. The list is also available as a downloadable PDF file…
If you have been arrested for a felony or a non-traffic misdemeanor offense, your case will be heard in one of the 20 criminal courts in downtown Fort Worth….
Burdens of Proof Innocent until proven guilty. Proof beyond a reasonable doubt. These are not just clichés or catch-phrases. They are standards and burdens imposed on the prosecution to avoid…