Personal property crimes vary based on different factors and circumstances. Anyone in Texas who is accused of theft or any crime that occurs on someone else's property has to understand the definition of the crime and its likely punishment. Theft and larceny Theft is...
Year: 2022
Standard field sobriety tests for drunk driving
Officers in Texas often pull suspected drunk drivers over to check them for impairment. They commonly conduct field sobriety tests to gather evidence to use in court. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has made three field tests standard. Standard...
The definition of “theft by check” in Texas
There are different forms of theft in Texas besides identity theft. "Theft by check" involves stealing by writing a useless check. In this state, the check issuer has a certain amount of time to remedy the situation before it becomes a crime. The meaning of check...
Should we let police lie to children?
The U.S. Supreme Court has long held that police can use false information to convince a suspect to admit to criminal activity. This is done in a variety of ways, very often using the good cop/bad cop combination during the investigation process. Adults in Texas who...
What is the Texas juvenile court deferred prosecution program?
The preliminary investigation during a juvenile case can determine further proceedings. The court-designated officer or probation officer can decide the direction of the juvenile court proceedings in Galveston, Texas. The officers may tell both parties that the...
DUI stops and rights in Texas
Even though a driver's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is below the legal limit for drunk driving, a police stop may still result in DUI charges. Texas residents might find the stop and subsequent arrest lead to life-altering consequences. Besides issues with...