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…
How to Stay Out of Jail on Super Bowl Sunday
Super Bowl LX is this Sunday, and whether you’re hosting a watch party, heading to a bar, or tailgating in Texas, one bad decision could land you in handcuffs. Every…
Is Texas a Two-Plate State? Front and Rear License Plates
Do You Need a Front License Plate in Texas? Yes, Texas requires two license plates. Under Texas Transportation Code § 504.943, every vehicle operated on a public highway must display…
What happens when a bondsman goes off bond?
When a bail bondsman “goes off bond” in Texas, it means they’ve revoked their financial guarantee and surrendered you into custody. Your original bond is gone. Getting back out requires…
Mental States: Intentionally, Knowingly, Negligently, Recklessly
Texas recognizes four culpable mental states: intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, and negligently. These mental states, known as mens rea (Latin for “guilty mind”), determine what the prosecution must prove about a…
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…
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…