What Should I Expect When I Go to Criminal Court?
Going to criminal court for the first time can be a scary process. If you have limited exposure to the criminal justice system, you likely have no idea what to…
ISF: Intermediate Sanction Facilities in Texas
Probation and parole violations can lead to revocations that generally result in a person being sentenced to jail or prison. However, incarceration is not a forgone conclusion when someone is facing a…
Age | Affirmative Defenses in Criminal Cases in Texas
Affirmative Defenses in Texas | Age Age is the final affirmative defense to a criminal act that is laid out in Chapter 8 of the Penal Code . In Texas,…
Supreme Court: Officers Can’t Stall to Sniff. How Prolonged Traffic Stops are Constitutionally Unreasonable
Dog Sniff: What Did the Supreme Court Conclude in Rodriguez v. United States? Today the Supreme Court released an opinion in Rodriguez v. United States answering whether police routinely may…
Texas Vehicle Registration Requirements
What is the “Two Steps, One Sticker” Initiative? Texas drivers now only need one sticker to show that their registration and inspection are up to date. The Texas Department of…
Is BDSM Legal in Texas? Consenting to BDSM in Texas | Felony BDSM
What is BDSM? BDSM refers to bondage and discipline (B&D), dominance and submission (D&S), and sadism & masochism (S&M). These terms are collectively referred to as BDSM. Whether you decide to…
Your Silence is Insufficient to Invoke Your Right to Remain Silent
You Must Speak Up to Invoke Your Right to Remain Silent What is Your Right to Remain Silent? “You have the right to remain silent.” Everyone has heard this line…
Drone Laws in Texas: The Criminal and Civil Consequences of Operating Drones
What are Drones? A drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle or “UAV.” They are commonly operated remotely and often carry audio and video recording equipment. Drones are becoming increasingly popular for recreational and…
Tarrant County District Attorney Phone Numbers | Directory
Tarrant County District Attorney Phil Sorrells took over as the new District Attorney effective January 1, 2023. Tarrant County District Attorney Phone Numbers Below are the extensions for the Tarrant…