How to Fight DWI Breath Test in Texas
Challenging the Intoxilyzer 9000: How to Fight DWI Breath Test in Texas The rise in DWI cases across Texas has brought increased scrutiny to the state’s primary breath-testing instrument –…
Trey’s Law: Texas Bans Contracts That Silence Sexual Abuse
Texas has unanimously passed and signed into law a groundbreaking piece of legislation that will transform how sexual abuse survivors speak about their experiences. Known as Trey’s Law — Senate…
When to Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney
When to Hire (and When Not to Hire) a Criminal Defense Attorney Facing criminal allegations can be one of the most overwhelming experiences of your life. This is particularly true…
Age of Consent in Texas and Exceptions | Age of Consent Map
What is the age of consent? The age of consent is the age at which a person may legally consent to sexual activity. It’s important to understand that age varies…
Chatrie v United States: Geofence Warrants Constitute a Search under the Fourth Amendment
In Chatrie v. United States, a divided Supreme Court held that police conduct a Fourth Amendment “search” when they obtain a person’s cell-phone location data from Google through a geofence…
Hit by a School Bus in Texas? Who’s Liable Depends on Who Operates It
A school bus hit your car, ran a red light, failed to yield, or backed into you in a parking lot. You have injuries. You have a totaled vehicle. And…
State v. Barber – Court of Criminal Appeals Clarifies “On View” Arrest Requirements
The Court of Criminal Appeals recently clarified a Texas officer can make a warrantless “on view” arrest only for a crime he actually perceives while it is happening. While that…
Arrested as a Doctor in Texas
What Every Physician Needs to Know to Protect Their License and Career An arrest can upend anyone’s life. For a physician, it can do far more than that. A single…
Are Eight-Liners Legal In Texas? The 2nd COA Rules
Court Ruling: Are Eight-Liners Legal in Texas? The Second Court of Appeals in Fort Worth addressed the issue of eight-liners in Texas in City of Fort Worth v. Rylie, No….