You have many civil rights that apply in different situations. You can find quite a few of the most important rights enshrined in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Many of these rights focus on when the state accuses you of wrongdoing or you interact with law enforcement. Other [...]
Imagine being home by yourself minding your own business. Maybe you’re waiting for a friend to arrive or watching a horror movie. Suddenly, the police barge into your home with their guns drawn. After the dust settles, you demand to know why they’re in your home without a warrant and [...]
Typically, police officers have to announce themselves before they enter your home. Most of them seem to have perfected the terrifying cop knock. This loud pounding is often the first warning people have that police are outside and want to speak with them. Officers will frequently try to negotiate their [...]
Imagine getting stopped for any kind of traffic stop. Maybe you were speeding, or perhaps the officer thought you seemed intoxicated. Whatever the reason was, if you’re sitting there speaking with the officer, you might be concerned that they’ll want to search your vehicle or look through your things. The [...]
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is often a victimless offense. The people who get arrested don\’t cause a crash, damage anyone\’s property or injure someone. Instead, they swerve across the centerline or drive in a way that makes police officers suspect them. Officers can pull over and question those who seem [...]
Texas has a well-earned reputation for being a state that is quite hard on criminal offenders. Not only do violent offenders run the risk of the death penalty, but those accused of non-violent offenses often face harsh sentences as well. Drug offenses, in particular, can lead to serious penalties for [...]
When it comes to the rights of an individual under arrest by law enforcement, the right to remain silent is one of the most universally acknowledged across the United States. After all, everyone has seen a movie or TV show where law enforcement officers rattle off the Miranda Warning as [...]
