Woman Jailed for Illegal Voting in Texas Seeks to Have her Conviction Overturned
Illegal voting is taken very seriously in Texas and can land suspects in jail. A Fort Worth woman who claims she cast... Read More
Prosecutions for White-Collar Crimes Fall to a New Low
Prosecutions for white-collar crimes are continuing to fall in the United States, according to a university that has tracked the figures for... Read More
What Does It Take to Get a Criminal Case Dismissed?
In some cases, it may be possible to get a criminal case dismissed. This is one of the main reasons for working... Read More
Defense Attorney for crime cases explains Texas Criminal Trespass Basics
If you enter someone else’s property without permission, you can be charged with a crime called criminal trespass. In addition to being... Read More
Controversial Texas Driver Responsibility Program Will End on September 1
It’s tough to get your life back on track after a DWI or another serious traffic offense. The unpopular Texas Driver Responsibility... Read More
Can Making a Prank Call Get Me Arrested?
Almost everyone indulges in a few youthful mistakes when they’re a teen or young adult. This might include making a prank phone... Read More
Can a 16-Year-old be Tried as an Adult in Dallas?
In Texas, the age of adult criminal responsibility is 17. However, younger defendants can be tried as adults in certain circumstances. A... 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
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
