The last couple of years have seen not only a surge in mental health issues among teens, but also disturbing trends that could have legal implications as these children move into adulthood. Whether it has been due to academic pressure, boredom, or trying to escape the...
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Police informants cannot always be trusted in drug cases
Police in Houston and around the state often rely on informants for tips that lead to arrests on drug charges. Authorities say this system is effective for arresting drug traffickers and other criminals. People in the drug trade may not realize that one of their...
Understanding manslaughter defense options
Texas law defines manslaughter beneath a fairly wide umbrella, which includes specific types of the charge. In some cases, a manslaughter charge can be successfully defended and proven to have been the result of extreme circumstances. The two main types include...
Texas’ new hemp laws have led to fewer marijuana prosecutions
Texas legalized hemp and hemp-derived products. It also changed its legal definition of marijuana in 2019. That has created conviction issues for our state and anyone who uses hemp or marijuana. The levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) now determines if it is hemp or...
The long-term consequences of a DUI
Driving drunk comes with severe consequences, no matter where you live in the United States – and for a good reason. While drunk driving fatalities have fallen in the last few decades, impaired drivers still take one life every 50 minutes in America – sometimes their...
Police departments are now using weapon cameras
In Texas, police officers are already being outfitted with body cameras. Now, officers are also relying on cameras that are mounted on top of the officer's weapon to provide evidence in a criminal case. This gives authorities one more way of proving a defendant's...
Police departments are now using weapon cameras
In Texas, police officers are already being outfitted with body cameras. Now, officers are also relying on cameras that are mounted on top of the officer's weapon to provide evidence in a criminal case. This gives authorities one more way of proving a defendant's...