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Two people in Texas have been arrested after police reportedly discovered drugs in their vehicle during a routine traffic stop. On Nov. 2, a police officer stopped the couple for speeding on the highway. The officer noticed that the driver acted suspiciously during...
If you get charged with driving while intoxicated in Texas, you could face serious penalties that could interfere with your ability to work and care for your family. Drunk driving can be a serious concern, but a one-time arrest can leave you with serious concerns for...
Some people in Texas may be affected by a ruling of the United States Supreme Court regarding the Fourth Amendment and the concept of "seizure." The case involves a civil rights lawsuit in which a woman was shot by police while fleeing. The case The incident that...
When most people in Texas think of drug crimes, they think of illegal drugs like heroin and methamphetamine. However, a growing number of people are abusing prescription drugs. States have different laws regarding prescription drug abuse, but all 50 states treat it as...
If grandparents in Texas feel that their grandchildren are being abused or neglected, they might be able to win custody of the children. However, grandparents applying for custody face a difficult legal battle as most courts assume that the children belong with their...
The Texas Department of Public Safety claims that a 37-year-old woman was drunk and speeding when her Chevrolet SUV struck a 15-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy in Hidalgo County on the night of Sept. 6. The girl was pronounced dead at the scene. The boy suffered...
Blood alcohol content, or BAC, refers to the amount of alcohol in the bloodstream, which often gets measured by a breathalyzer. The legal limit in Cedar Park, Texas and across the United States is commonly 0.08. A driver can get a DUI charge if their BAC reads more...
Residents of Texas may want to read this article regarding how racial disparity in the courts, among the judges and prosecutors, results in justice that is not fair. A study showed that in 2015, 95% of elected prosecutors were white while fewer than 2 in 10 judges...
In certain cases in Texas, individuals facing drug charges might have the charges dropped by the prosecution. One of the most common reasons that charges are dropped is due to police error. In some cases, the police might have searched the individual's home or vehicle...
If a Texas police officer suspects that you are under the influence of alcohol, you may be asked to take a field sobriety test. The goal of the test is to determine your ability to focus on multiple variables at the same time. In most cases, the results of such tests...