Fitbit – Fitness Tracker Solves a Crime – Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer
This is not the first time investigators have used technology to discredit a suspect’s story. Fitness trackers like the Fitbit have become popular in recent years. People use them to monitor their heart rate, keep track of how many steps they take, and help them get more restful sleep. Recently, a woman’s Fitbit may have... Read More
Can You Get Arrested for Laughing at the Police
Is taunting police officers a criminal offense? Most people know what’s legal and which types of behavior will get you arrested. If you rob a bank, for example, you’re going to get charged with theft. If you punch someone in a bar, you can count on being taken into custody for assault. However, some... Read More
Texas Town Makes It an Offense for a Child to Witness an Assault
The habitual exposure of children to violence in one Texas town has led the city council to make an assault in the presence of a child a criminal offense. The city council in Burleson near Fort Worth passed an ordinance with the support of Mayor Ken Shetter, reported The Ada News. Shetter is the... Read More
Criminal Charges for Looting After Hurricane Harvey
Just a handful of states have specific laws that address looting The flooding and devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey will affect Houston and greater Texas for years to come. As people slowly begin to return to their homes and rebuild, prosecutors in Harris County and the surrounding areas have already pursued looting charges against 14... Read More
Are Weaponized Police Drones on Their Way?
This would give police departments the authority to use drones outfitted with weapons which they could use to inflict deadly force on citizens It may sound like something out of a science fiction movie, but weaponized drones may soon be hitting the skies — at least in Connecticut. Lawmakers in Connecticut have introduced a bill... Read More
What Not to Do Or Say if You Are Arrested for a DWI in Texas
Texas is one of the strictest states in the country for drunk driving enforcement. If you are arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), it’s important to know your rights. A recent study in WalletHub ranked Texas as the 13th toughest state in the Union on the treatment of people who are charged with DWI.... Read More
Facebook Loses Search Warrant Case Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer Offers Insight
In a recent New York case, the court ruled against social media giant Facebook over bulk search warrants. There is no question that the internet has forever changed privacy rules. Because the pace of technology moves much faster than the law, courts are often challenged to make decisions about how the law applies to internet... Read More
Taser Deaths Reach the Thousands
Many officers aren’t aware Tasers have the potential to kill Tasers are often touted by police as a lower level of force than handguns, however, a 2017 Reuters report reveals that Tasers have caused over 1,000 deaths in the United States. Although many people use “Taser” and “stun gun” interchangeably, only stun guns require direct... Read More
Is DNA Evidence Unreliable?
Is DNA evidence the most foolproof way to determine if someone has committed a crime? If you watch a lot of crime dramas on television, or you’re a fan of detective novels, you might believe that DNA evidence is the most foolproof way to determine if someone has committed a crime. Furthermore, you wouldn’t be... Read More
What Is an “Aggravated” Crime in Texas?
What constitutes an aggravated crime varies from state to state Many people hear that a crime is “aggravated” and wonder what that means. What distinguishes a robbery from an “aggravated” robbery, for example? Is one worse than the other? The short answer is that, yes, an aggravated crime is a more serious charge that carries... Read More