Can You Get Early Release from DWI Probation in Texas?
Can You Get Early Release from DWI Probation in Texas? If you were convicted of DWI and placed on straight probation, the short answer is no. Texas law explicitly prohibits…
Massage Parlor Raids in Texas: Charges & Penalties
Massage parlor raids in Texas have become increasingly common as law enforcement agencies target businesses suspected of prostitution, solicitation, and human trafficking. These operations are often the result of long-term…
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 –…
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…
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….
Hit by a FedEx Truck in Texas? Ground vs. Express Changes Everything
A FedEx truck ran a red light and hit you. Or it backed into your car in a parking lot. Or it crossed the center line and caused a head-on…