For the state to bring a successful criminal charge against an individual, prosecutors need evidence. Part of what police officers do is actively collect evidence that supports allegations of criminal conduct. Evidence often comes from conducting searches of...
Few things in life are more distressing than receiving the news of being charged with a criminal offense. Whether or not it’s their first time navigating the legal system, defendants can be confused by all the bureaucratic procedures that this process entails....
People in Texas get arrested for all kinds of reasons. A teenager caught with a beer at a party could face allegations of possessing alcohol as a minor. An adult with a prescription drug might face prosecution if they don't have a valid recommendation from their...
A knock at the door might mean that a grocery delivery has arrived or that a neighbor received a piece of mail by accident. It might also mean that police want to talk to someone who lives at the property. The subject of an investigation or someone else who lives with...
Money can make a difference in how much time accused persons in Texas spend in jail before their criminal trials. Some wait a long time because they can't make cash bail. This problem is especially difficult for poor women, who tend to spend the longest time behind...
Drug abuse remains prevalent in Texas and the rest of the nation, and new drugs find their way to the underground market all the time. Reports now emerge that people are using xylazine, which is an animal tranquilizer. Xylazine does not appear on the federal list of...
If you are pulled over while driving in Texas, your chances of receiving a ticket or being arrested will be far greater if you avoid some common mistakes. These mistakes fall into two main categories. The first kind is engaging in behavior that could antagonize the...
In Texas and other states, the recent surge in retail theft, witnessed as smash-and-grab robberies, self-checkout thefts and other forms of retail crime, continues making headlines. While frustrated citizens have become more vocal about the rising crimes, retail loss...
In Texas, the criminal justice system relies heavily on eyewitness testimony, although it is not always reliable. Several factors can lead witnesses to have flawed recall, which could lead to a wrongful conviction. Flawed eyewitness testimony can also cause a failure...
Stories about widespread crime are prevalent in Texas. Yet many Americans across the country prefer a prevention policy instead of a get-tough-on-crime policy supported by many politicians. A recent poll explains the reasons why people support this stance. Poll shows...