What is Deferred Adjudication in Texas? The most straightforward explanation of deferred adjudication is that it is just like probation, but it is not a conviction. Deferred adjudication in Texas…

By Lauren Jumes Breaking into the workforce straight from college is almost impossible, which is why internships are so valuable. Fortunately, I was able to land an internship this summer…

Almost everyone knows what a DWI charge is, but few are familiar with the offense of Obstruction of Highway. In rare circumstances, a DWI may be “reduced” to an obstruction…

Abuse of a Corpse is Now a Felony in Texas Over the past decade, a number of “abuse of a corpse” cases in Texas have made headlines. Most notably in…

In Texas, not all crimes are created equal. This is especially true when we are talking about gang crimes. In an effort to crack down on gangs, legislators got creative…

What are Revenge Porn Laws in Texas? In the age of smartphones and social media, it seems to be a growing trend for jaded ex-lovers to strike back at former…

  Carpenter v. United States On June 5, 2017, the United States Supreme Court granted a petition to hear a major Fourth Amendment case decided by the Sixth Circuit, Carpenter v. United…

Unfortunately, thousands of children run away from home each year. Some flee because they are rebellious and don’t want to follow rules. Others leave to escape abuse or neglect. Many…