Lying to the police might seem a harmless way to avoid trouble, but it can lead to serious legal consequences. Even seemingly minor falsehoods can be considered illegal, depending on the circumstances. Knowing what to say to the police and understanding your rights...
Most devices have some form of private browsing mode, whether they call it a private window or incognito mode. The aim is the same, to prevent others from seeing what you are doing. The problem is, that a lot of people misunderstand how it works. They think it gives...
As a parent, you may worried about your child when they go to college. Who are they going to spend time with? Are they going to make any problematic decisions? What impact will these decisions have on their future? For many parents, one of the concerns is that their...
The Texas juvenile justice system seeks to rehabilitate rather than punish young offenders. Even so, there are circumstances where a minor can be tried as an adult. A process known as “certification” involves transferring a juvenile case to an adult criminal court....
You’ve been brought in for questioning by the police on a serious issue – and you know that the detectives are “fishing” for information. Yet, nobody has read you your rights. What’s going on? Well, there may be nothing amiss. Even though most people have a passing...
It’s very common for college students to drink alcohol. Many of them are still under 21 years of age, which means they can’t purchase it themselves. But it is still a common recreational drug on college campuses and something most people loosely associate with “the...
You could be charged with drug conspiracy if you and one or more individuals agree to commit a drug offense. It does not matter if you carried out your plan; the agreement is enough for a conspiracy charge. Drug conspiracy charges can carry severe penalties in Texas,...
You know that getting a DWI in Texas could lead to significant fines. They could be up to $2,000 for a first offense, $4,000 for a second offense or even $10,000 for a third offense. You may also have to spend time behind bars, as even the first offense has a...
Getting pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving is stressful for anyone, but teen drivers can unintentionally worsen the situation. Saying or doing the wrong thing when dealing with the police could escalate things. You may know how to protect your rights in a...
A lot of personal information is stored on cellphones these days. People walk around with hundreds or even thousands of videos and pictures in their pockets. They have text messages, email messages, direct messages, saved files and much more. During a criminal...