Catalytic Converter Theft in Texas: The Crime and Consequences [2023]
Over the past several years, catalytic converter thefts in Texas have been on the rise. To combat the problem, lawmakers passed legislation in 2021 making it a felony to steal,…
Elena Rios Memorial Scholarship
Overview of the Elena Rios Memorial Scholarship Amount: $1000 Deadline: June 1, 2025 On February 16, 2024, Elena Rios, a mother of four and grandmother of 13, was tragically killed…
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…
Stingrays, the Fourth Amendment, and Cell Site Simulators
Are Cell Site Simulators Legal? Law enforcement agents at the local, state, and federal levels have been using cell site simulators to obtain information in criminal investigations. The most common…
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…
The Menendez Brothers Now: A Look at Their Past and Future
Menendez Brothers: The Past and Future The Menendez brothers case has captivated America for over three decades. In 1989, Lyle and Erik Menendez shocked the nation when they murdered their…
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…
13 Federal Crimes that are Almost Too Bizarre to Believe
Talk about things that make you go hmmm. Here’s a look at 13 strange federal crimes that are still on the books today.