Last month, a video went viral showing a Connecticut resident was protesting a DUI checkpoint because of his belief that it was an unconstitutional waste of taxpayer money. He was holding up signs just a few miles before the checkpoint, warning drivers police would [...]
When you think of a DWI charge, you usually assume someone is driving a car while, you know, drunk. However, you can actually be arrested for a DWI in Texas while not driving a car. There are cases of people who have had a [...]
Vice recently published a story on a drug dealer who, despite telling police he had little to no income, posted pictures to his Instagram account of him literally bathing in money, wearing expensive jewelry and driving flashy cars. Soon after, he was arrested and [...]
As public awareness of child abuse has increased over the years, more reports of possible abuse have been made. While most reporters are taking the appropriate steps to help protect children, some of these reports are unsubstantiated. In some situations, reports are made in [...]
A criminal record can, in its own way, be a life sentence that can have a huge negative impact on a person’s life. The Texas Department of Public Safety makes it particularly easy for anyone to find a criminal record, which can affect: Future [...]
The state of Texas takes any drug possession very seriously. Prescription drug possession is a particularly high priority for any local law enforcement because even prescribed drugs can be dangerous and can lead to an overdose. Truthfully, you could even face criminal charges when [...]
It is absolutely terrifying when you see sirens flash in your rearview. You may instantly feel on edge, even when you’ve done nothing wrong. You may have horrifying ideas of getting yanked out of your car, getting frisked and watching as police search your [...]
Picture this situation: You’re riding in the car with friends, going to lunch and you’re not the one driving. The driver gets pulled over and their car is searched. The police officer finds marijuana in the car and arrests all of you, even though [...]
Stealing is stealing, right? Well, if you are accused of stealing something in Texas, it’s not that simple. In normal terms, we think burglary, robbery and theft are all stealing. Technically, that’s true. But, in the legal sense, there are some pretty big differences [...]
Synthetic marijuana is a chemical compound meant to mimic the effects of real marijuana. Typically, it is sold as potpourri and is comprised of a mix of spices, herbs and shredded plant sprayed with a synthetic THC compound (cannabimimetics), which is the psychoactive ingredient [...]
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