Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Violations
In short: The Stark Law is a civil, strict liability statute that bars physicians from referring Medicare or Medicaid patients to entities where they hold a financial interest. The Anti-Kickback…
What is a Motion to Suppress Evidence in Texas?
A motion to suppress evidence in Texas is a legal challenge brought by a defendant in a criminal case, asking the court to prevent prosecutors from introducing certain evidence against…
Can Police Unlock your Phone | Police Search
Can Police Unlock Your Phone? Recent advances in cryptographic technology and the widespread use of free, open-source [1] cryptography have made encrypted information pervasive in our everyday lives. Apple and…
Some Pre-Trial Diversion Programs Are Convictions for Immigration
Will Diversions Lead to Deportation? Pre-trial diversion programs are often used as a tool to avoid a criminal conviction. Whether or not something is a “conviction” depends entirely on the…
Fraternity Hazing in Texas: What Students Need to Know
It’s popular for young men to rush a fraternity when they arrive at college. Although hazing isn’t present in every fraternity, a culture of needing to “earn your spot” is…
Is It Legal to Put a GPS Tracker on Someone Else’s Car in Texas?
No. In most cases, it is not legal to put a GPS tracker on someone else’s car in Texas. Under Texas Penal Code § 16.06, knowingly installing a tracking device…
Hit by UPS Driver in Texas? Here’s What You Need to Know.
A UPS package car ran a stop sign in your neighborhood. A UPS feeder truck merged into your lane on I-35. A UPS driver clipped you while reversing out of…
How to Scare an Insurance Adjuster | Standing Your Ground
A recent AMA on Reddit featured an insurance adjuster who welcomed questions about the claim process. The most upvoted question and answer established what any good personal injury lawyer would…
What Should You Do if You are Stopped by the Police?
We’ve all done it: looked down nervously at our speedometer when we see an officer on the roadway behind us, or panicked slightly when an officer actually pulls us over….