Supreme Court Decision on Trump: Presidential Immunity and Its Implications On July 1, 2024, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Trump v. United States addressing former President Donald Trump’s claim of presidential immunity. The case has been closely watched due to its potential impact on the accountability of former presidents for actions taken while […]

In the realm of civil rights litigation , few legal doctrines have sparked as much debate and controversy as qualified immunity. This judicially created doctrine serves as a powerful shield for government officials, particularly law enforcement officers, against civil lawsuits. If you have been wondering why agencies are rarely successfully sued for police shootings or

DWI Lessons Learned from the Justin Timberlake Arrest On June 18, 2024, *NSYNC alum Justin Timberlake was arrested in the Hamptons for driving while intoxicated (DWI). There are a number of lessons that can be learned from Timberlake’s arrest.  In this article, we’ll cover them so you’ll hopefully you’ll be better prepared if you are

Expert Analysis of Pete Arredondo’s Indictment This week, the Washington Post contacted me regarding Unvadle School Police Chief Pete Arredondo’s indictment. In many respects, the Uvalde police chief indictment is unprecedented. This article will break down the indictment for endangering a child and what we can glean from them. Background of the Indictment A Uvalde

If you’re pulled over in Texas and an officer suspects you of driving while intoxicated (DWI) , you will be asked to perform field sobriety tests. But can you refuse a field sobriety test? The short answer is yes. Do you know what the consequences for refusing to do field sobriety tests are? This article

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 that mandatory reporting only applies to certain professionals. This is incorrect. Mandatory reporting applies to everyone in Texas. The question is really not “who” has

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 Chrisley resentencing will look like. Background of the Case Julie Chrisley and her husband, Todd Chrisley, were convicted of various charges, including bank fraud, tax