Is it illegal to drive barefoot in Texas?
There is a common misconception that it is illegal to drive barefoot in Texas or other states. This may be due to the fact that some people believe that barefoot…
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What will the Julie Chrisley resentencing look like?
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…
United States v. Rahimi Ruling on Second Amendment Limitations
United States v. Rahimi On June 21, 2024, the Supreme Court handed down its decision in United States v. Rahimi. Rahimi took a step back from the implications of the Supreme…
Intersection of Family and Criminal Law in Texas
The Intersection of Family and Criminal Law Family law and criminal law are two areas of the legal system that often intersect in complex and challenging ways. In Texas, The…
Concert Injuries: Who is Responsibile and How to Seek Compensation
Concert injuries and deaths have become increasingly common in recent years. The terrifying images of the crowd crush at the Astroworld Music Festival in November 2021 that resulted in hundreds…
Garland v. Cargill: Supreme Court Bump Stock Decision
Introduction On June 14, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a significant decision in the case of Garland v. Cargill, striking down the federal ban on bump stocks. The Supreme…
Young Thug Trial: Admissibility of Rap Lyrics in Criminal Trials
Young Thug, a prominent rapper, is currently on trial in Atlanta, two years after being arrested for racketeering and gang-related charges. His high-profile trial—which began in November and is expected…
Texas Law Against Marketing E-Cigarettes To Minors: What You Need To Know
E-cigarettes have been around for decades, but the devices saw a rise in popularity among teenage clientele around 2015. Although you must be 21 or older to purchase E-cigarettes, minors…
Allen Charge: What is it and When it is Used in a Criminal Trial?
What is an Allen Charge? In most jurisdictions, jury verdicts in a criminal trial must be unanimous, but what happens if deliberations stall or break down? If the jury sends…