FBI agents forced a suspect to unlock their Apple iPhone using their face. While forcing you to provide an image of your face is akin to forcing you to provide a fingerprint, the end result is that law enforcement has an easy way to get into Apple devices. There is still something you can do […]
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If you have been arrested for a felony or a non-traffic misdemeanor offense, your case will be heard in one of the 20 criminal courts in downtown Fort Worth. All of the Tarrant County criminal courts at the County and District levels are located inside the Tim Curry Justice Center. The Tim Curry Justice
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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 non-recreational purposes. This article focuses on drone laws in Texas and the criminal and civil liabilities a recreational operator might run into in Texas. Who
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Tarrant County AA Classes If you have been charged with an alcohol-related offense, at some point, attending AA Classes in Tarrant County may become a part of the discussion. If you are wondering, “Where can I take AA classes in Tarrant County?” you are in the right place. Defendants often attend Alcoholics Anonymous for one
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Attorney General Paxton Opinion on Legality of Fantasy Sports Websites in Texas On January 19, 2016, the Attorney General of Texas, Ken Paxton, released an opinion regarding the legality of fantasy sports leagues. The quick takeaway is that the activities of a fantasy sports league that takes a cut, by requiring participants to pay
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What is the Age of Criminal Responsibility in Texas? In Texas, 17-year-olds can’t vote, serve on a jury, play lotto, or buy beer and cigarettes – but they are considered adults when they get in trouble with the law. Some Texas lawmakers are hoping to change that. House Bill 122 , which would raise the
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The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals recently went to great lengths to explain how it came to decision with a different result than the United States Supreme Court in Carpenter v. U.S. In Sims v. State, the Court of Criminal Appeals determined a search warrant was not required when using real-time cell site location information
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Federal Sentence Reducers If you have read our introduction to federal criminal law , you have a basic understanding of how sentencing works in the federal system. While the advisory sentencing guidelines may call for harsh sentences for most offenses, there are a limited number of ways to have reduce a sentence imposed by the
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Federal Criminal Complaint & Indictment While most offenses people hear about in the movies or the news involve state crimes such as murder , burglary, drug possession, and the like, the U.S. Government prosecutes many crimes federally. Common offenses prosecuted by the feds include drug possession, child pornography, wire fraud, Medicaid fraud, and selling
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