Can You Get Early Release from DWI Probation in Texas?
Can You Get Early Release from DWI Probation in Texas? If you were convicted of DWI and placed on straight probation, the short answer is no. Texas law explicitly prohibits…
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Massage Parlor Raids in Texas: Charges & Penalties
Massage parlor raids in Texas have become increasingly common as law enforcement agencies target businesses suspected of prostitution, solicitation, and human trafficking. These operations are often the result of long-term…
How to Fight DWI Breath Test in Texas
Challenging the Intoxilyzer 9000: How to Fight DWI Breath Test in Texas The rise in DWI cases across Texas has brought increased scrutiny to the state’s primary breath-testing instrument –…
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…
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…
Post-Divorce Checklist: Steps to a Successful Fresh Start
Divorce marks the beginning of a new chapter in your life. As you navigate this transition, it’s crucial to take proactive steps to ensure your financial, legal, and personal matters…
Hit by a School Bus in Texas? Who’s Liable Depends on Who Operates It
A school bus hit your car, ran a red light, failed to yield, or backed into you in a parking lot. You have injuries. You have a totaled vehicle. And…