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 [...]
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 [...]
Living completely on your own isn\’t always the best option, especially when you\’re young or still developing your career. Many people find truly solitary living lonely, and there are also the costs to consider. Even a one-bedroom or studio apartment might require two jobs if you want to live by [...]
It can be hard to assert your rights during a police investigation. Police officers will often push for as much access and information as they can get during an investigation, sometimes using manipulative tactics or language to take advantage of a possible suspect. They may even ask you for things [...]
If you were to ask a person on the street what crimes are the most serious, they will probably talk about violent criminal offenses. Most people tend to agree with that perspective. Crimes that cause injury to other people carry substantial penalties. However, there are plenty of nonviolent offenses that [...]
In general, the police want to catch as many criminals as they can and successfully build cases against the people they arrest. In their eagerness to uphold the law, they may sometimes inadvertently impact the lives of innocent people. For example, a police officer could hold you accountable for something [...]
Whether you’re facing state or federal charges, being accused of possessing drugs is serious. In Texas, controlled dangerous substances (CDS) such as ecstasy, PCP, LSD and cocaine are all tightly controlled. If you are caught with them or the compounds needed to manufacture them, you could face serious penalties. Depending [...]
You may not have realized it, but did you know that you could get a DWI from drug use? Driving while impaired or intoxicated charges can happen if you’re using drugs, drinking alcohol or ingesting any other kind of substance and get stopped by an officer for driving dangerously. The [...]
