Should Courts Use Artificial Intelligence to Predict Future Criminal Behavior?
It may sound like something out of a science fiction movie, but cities across the country are already using artificial intelligence (AI)...Read More
Can Text Messages Be Used Against You In White-Collar Litigation?
Texting has become one of the most frequently used methods of communication. We tend to send texts back and forth without thinking...Read More
Key Texas Ruling Requires Defense Lawyers at Bail Hearings
Texas’ controversial cash bail system has been undermined by a series of recent court rulings. This month, Galveston was ordered to change...Read More
Can Tax Fraud Against the IRS Land You In Prison?
It’s no secret that most taxpayers prefer to have as little interaction as possible with the IRS. When it comes to communications...Read More
Harris County Moves to Reform its Controversial Bail System
Harris County, the most populous place in Texas, has bowed to pressure to reform its bail practices and settle a federal lawsuit....Read More
Rent-to-own Owners Receive New Protections Against Criminal Charges
Many people who rent-to-own furniture and other goods in Texas don’t realize failing to make payments can result in criminal charges or...Read More
When Can Police Use a Drug Sniffing Dog?
Dogs have powerful noses. According to researchers at Florida State University, they can smell up to 100,000 times better than humans. Considering...Read More
Are There Passenger Rights During a Traffic Stop in Texas?
When you ride as a passenger in a vehicle, you are giving a certain amount of control over to the driver. For...Read More
What’s the Difference Between a Restraining Order and Protective Order in Texas?
Although many people use “restraining order” and “protective order” to refer to the same thing, these two terms actually describe two different...Read More
Mistakes in Police Lineups Can Put Innocent People in Jail
Many depictions of police lineups on television or movies make it seem like police routinely and easily solve crimes simply by having...Read More