Criminal Defense

Once the police gain entry into your house, you are very vulnerable. Anything they find that implies a violation of the law can give them grounds to continue searching your property. Often, a search of your home is the result of a warrant signed by a judge. However,...

If you happen to be approached by the police, it’s important that you know what you should or should not do. Most people don’t see a problem with talking to the police, but doing so could get you involved in a situation that violates your rights. To help, here are...

There are many restrictions on what you can do legally while driving or even riding in someone's car. For example, you cannot legally drive around with an open container of alcohol in your vehicle. Still, some people find themselves in the situation where they have...

The value of an item has always had an impact on the charge that someone faces after a theft in Texas. The lower the item’s value, the less serious the consequences. Individuals attempting to quickly grab some items for personal use or to resell to others might target...

People enjoy alcohol when socializing with friends, celebrating special days or unwinding after a long shift at work. Most people who enjoy alcohol do so responsibly, but alcohol does contribute to a number of social issues. There is an unavoidable correlation between...

When you are in the throes of an addiction, you may feel as though you have no chance of ever overcoming it. Drugs such as cocaine and heroin are illegal primarily because of their highly addictive nature. Being addicted to these substances does not mean that you are...

If you’re charged with a crime, it’s good practice to turn your full attention to the here and now. This gives you the opportunity to take steps to protect your legal rights and hopefully avoid a conviction and penalties associated with it. Here’s why it’s so...

Police officers are in a position of both legal and social authority over the individuals with whom they interact as part of their job. Officers have the difficult responsibility of investigating criminal activity and trying to determine what really happened. Often,...

Generally speaking, if you tell someone you once shoplifted, most people wouldn't think much of it. It's fairly common for teens to shoplift and younger adults might even do so in a time of crisis. The problem with shoplifting is that it can get you into deep trouble...