Texas, like a number of states, has a law that allows people to use lethal (deadly) force against someone if it’s necessary to protect their homes and/or those in it. In some states, these are known as “Stand Your Ground” laws. In others, like Texas, the law is...
Law enforcement or prosecutors often refer to non-violent, financial offenses as "white collar" crimes. Fraud, embezzlement, insider trading, money laundering and cybercrimes are just some of the many offenses classified this way. Data recently published by the...
In 2009, the National Research Council (NRC) issued a Congressionally mandated report for the Justice Department on the state of the forensic science being used in U.S. criminal cases. It was intended to highlight best practices in the field and make sure that federal...
If facing criminal charges, your naturally hope for an acquittal. If that's not realistic, or things don't go your way at trial, focusing on ways to convince the court to be lenient about your sentence can become very important. This is where mitigation comes into...
Texas is known for its gun culture, and it took the step to allow open carry four years ago. This can be a bit confusing to some people, and it’s crucial to know how it really works. Essentially, it just means that licensed individuals can carry their guns in the...
People living in Texas and across the country would likely agree that firefighters and other rescue workers are real-life versions of superheroes. They often put their lives at risk in order to help others. As a result, there is a high demand for justice when such a...
It is true that most DWI defendants in Waco, TX, do not take their cases to trial. In many instances, these defendants only want to conclude their journey through the judicial system as quickly as possible. Other times, defendants view their charges as minor and fail...
Although many people think about the law being black and white, the truth is that the criminal justice system exists in a million shades of gray. While the law does forbid certain activities, there are circumstances in which those same behaviors are legal or at least...
For many people in Texas and across the United States, Halloween is a holiday of fun and frivolity anticipated for months. People spend their time and money planning costumes, decorations and activities, and, as a result, businesses work hard to support holiday...
Being pulled over by a police officer is a nerve-wracking experience. Unfortunately, once pulled over, police can make subjective statements that may be difficult to refute, such as claims regarding the detection of certain smells coming from a vehicle, such as...
