You have probably watched television shows and movies where you’ve heard the police read people their Miranda Rights. As a part of those rights, you often hear them say that a person has the right to remain silent. Is it necessary to stay silent during a traffic stop or when [...]
You probably know about your right to remain silent, as anyone who watches TV shows with police officers or action movies has heard an officer recite the Miranda Warning. However, knowing the words and understanding what the warning truly means are two very different things. According to an analysis of [...]
Texas does have some harsh drug possession or distribution penalties, but the kinds of penalties you could face will depend on the specific drugs you’re caught with. Drugs in Penalty Group 1 are regulated tightly by the state, so they have the harshest penalties. Drugs in Penalty Group 1 should [...]
When police officers suspect someone of drug activity, they may try to trick that person. Knocking on someone\’s front door and asking to come inside to talk can be a way for police officers to gain entry to a house and start a search without a warrant. Asking for permission [...]
Texas law gives you certain rights if another person or a business harms you. Under personal injury statutes, you can file a civil lawsuit for the losses you suffer because of another party\’s illegal activity or negligence. For example, someone causes a car crash and you have medical expenses that [...]
When police officers in Texas suspect you of a crime, they will probably arrest you. In some cases, the police arrest people that they don\’t currently have enough evidence to bring charges against in court. They may hope that during the arrest process and the person\’s time in jail they [...]
