If you’re pulled over for an alleged traffic violation and then police officers start shining their flashlight around the interior of your car, open the back doors or trunk and start looking around, you’re likely anxious and maybe a bit angry – even if you’re sure...
Waco Texas Legal Blog
Can you be charged with perjury for saying, “I don’t recall?”
Any time you provide testimony in a criminal case (yours or someone else’s) under oath, whether it’s verbally or in writing, you’re required to tell the truth. If you don’t, you could potentially face perjury charges. When people are being questioned about a friend’s...
2 times simply possessing a gun could lead to your arrest
Texas has relatively favorable firearm laws for those who possess firearms for personal protection, work or sport. However, there are still limitations on firearm ownership and situations in which simply possessing an otherwise lawful firearm could lead to someone's...
What exactly are wire and mail fraud, and do they differ?
Most people have heard of wire fraud and mail fraud, but they really aren’t sure what they involve. If you’re being investigated for one of these federal crimes or have already been arrested, it’s crucial to know what they involve. Sometimes, people who are suspected...
Did you experience a Miranda violation in police custody?
Many people who get arrested did not expect a negative encounter with law enforcement. People may not even realize why officers believe that they have violated the law initially until after questioning by the police clarifies the situation. Unfortunately, questioning...
When can you claim self-defense in a fight?
If you have been charged with assault, you may think of claiming that you acted in self-defense to justify your actions. After all, you have a right to defend yourself. However, your self-defense assertion must meet certain requirements to stand the legal test. In...
Why were you asked to take a standardized field sobriety test?
When police suspect someone is driving under the influence of a substance, often after noticing strange or reckless driving patterns, they’ll use a few tools to evaluate a driver's intoxication level. Often, police will ask a driver to step out of their vehicle and...
Texas public servants face higher penalties for embezzlement
It's said that justice is blind – but is that really true? We can all cite examples of wealthy, well-connected individuals getting a slap on the wrist for the same crimes that others are serving hard time. That principle can also be flipped, as those holding public...
When mitigation matters most
For those defendants who are facing decades-long sentences, life sentences and the ultimate punishment handed down by the courts, mitigation can be the difference between ever living or even dying as a free person. If your life or lifetime hangs in the balance, you...
College students could lose enrollment or aid over study drugs
College students are notorious for throwing wild parties and making bad choices. There is an entire genre of comedy movies that focuses on the hijinks associated with campus life. Unfortunately, law enforcement officers in the real world often take a much more...
