Reckless Driving in Texas | TC Section 545.401
Reckless driving in Texas is a misdemeanor offense that carries potential jail time, fines, and a permanent criminal record. Under Texas Transportation Code § 545.401, a person commits this offense…
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Chatrie v United States: Geofence Warrants Constitute a Search under the Fourth Amendment
In Chatrie v. United States, a divided Supreme Court held that police conduct a Fourth Amendment “search” when they obtain a person’s cell-phone location data from Google through a geofence…
What Is Probable Cause in Texas? | Varghese Summersett Explains
If a police officer arrested you, searched your car, or got a warrant for your home, one phrase decides whether that was legal: probable cause. It is one of the…
Super Bowl Streakers: What is the the Punishment for Streaking
What Happened With the Super Bowl LX Streaker? During the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, a shirtless spectator sprinted onto the field…
A Parent’s Guide to Your Child’s First Appearance in Juvenile Court
If your child was taken into custody or received a summons, their first juvenile court appearance in Texas is typically a detention hearing held within two working days of detention….
Age | Affirmative Defenses in Criminal Cases in Texas
Can a child be prosecuted as an adult in Texas? Under Texas Penal Code § 8.07, a person under age 15 generally cannot be prosecuted for criminal offenses except in…
Texas Supreme Court on Separate Property Tracing in Texas Divorce
What Does the Texas Supreme Court’s New Ruling Mean for Separate Property Tracing in Your Divorce? If you brought assets into your marriage and want to keep them in your…
Are We Dating the Same Guy? | The Legal Considerations of the Internet Sensation
The Legal Implications of “Are We Dating the Same Guy?” “Are We Dating the Same Guy” (AWDTSG) started as a way for women to vet potential dates. It has become…
2026 Texas Child Support Cap: How Much is Child Support?
For 2026, the Texas child support cap has increased from $9,200 to $11,700 in monthly net resources. This means courts can now base child support calculations on a higher portion…