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El Paso Open Container Ban Raises Concerns Over Criminalizing the Homeless

Overview of Open Container Laws in Texas In general, it is legal for someone to possess an open container of… Continue reading El Paso Open Container Ban Raises Concerns Over Criminalizing the Homeless

Human trafficking–also known as sex trafficking–is traditionally understood to mean “the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some… Continue reading Texas Prosecutors Make Aggressive Use of “Human Trafficking” Law to Address Sex Crimes

The Texas Penal Code divides crimes into felonies and misdemeanors. Misdemeanor offenses are further subdivided into three classes: A, B,… Continue reading What Is a Class C Misdemeanor in Texas?

Posted by Jeremy Odom | Auto Accidents

A DWI accident will draw the attention of law enforcement, even if the crash only involved a single vehicle and nobody… Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Admit to Drinking After a Single-Car Accident

Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI Defense Strategies

Texas law defines driving while intoxicated (DWI) as “operating a motor vehicle in a public place” while under the influence… Continue reading Does A Person Have to See Me Driving Drunk Before I Can Get a DWI?

Posted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence

Domestic violence cases often come down to the word of the accuser against that of the defendant. This means that… Continue reading What Does It Mean When the Prosecution Gives an Accuser Immunity in a Domestic Violence Case?

The statute of limitations refers to a law that limits the time the state has to charge an individual with… Continue reading How the Statute of Limitations Works in Texas Criminal Cases

Before the police may lawfully search a person’s property without the owner’s consent, an officer must first obtain a search… Continue reading When Do a Police Officer’s “Misrepresentations” on a Warrant Application Matter?

Nobody likes getting telemarketing calls. One reason for this is that many such calls are schemes designed to cheat individuals… Continue reading Houston Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Acting as “Runner” in Telemarketing Scam

If a police officer pulls a driver over for a traffic violation and spots an open container of beer next… Continue reading Can a Passenger Have an Open Container of Alcohol In a Vehicle?