12 Things I Learned From My Internship
By Lauren Jumes Breaking into the workforce straight from college is almost impossible, which is why internships are so valuable. Fortunately, I was able to land an internship this summer…
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How to Keep the Police Out of Your iPhone | Police and Face ID
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…
Drone Laws in Texas: The Criminal and Civil Consequences of Operating Drones
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…
Where Can I Take AA Classes in Tarrant County?
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…
Sims v. State: Can Police Obtain Real-Time Cell Site Location Without Warrant?
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…
Federal Criminal Sentencing and Sentence Reducers
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…
Timbs v. Indiana: SCOTUS Boot on the Throat of Policing for Profit?
The Supreme Court, in Timbs v. Indiana, recently handed down a unanimous decision that may be the death knell for “policing by profit,” limiting both police and prosecutors across the…
Ghost Dope in Federal Sentencing | Criminal Drug Charges
Ghost Dope in Federal Sentencing: Every criminal punishment is the result of two stages of fact finding. Phase One – determining whether a person actually committed a crime. Phase Two…
Recording the Police in Texas | Fort Worth Criminal Lawyer
Now that cameras are a ubiquitous part of our lives, the power to film is always at our fingertips. Videos posted on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook have become supplements to…