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Alcohol compromises people's decision-making ability and can lead to impulsive behavior. People have slightly different personalities while they are under the influence and often become much less inhibited. However, alcohol does not affect every person who consumes it...
Any time you encounter law enforcement, there’s a chance you could be meeting a sheriff. A sheriff, unlike regular police officers who often serve within city limits, is typically an elected official who serves to keep the peace and enforce criminal laws within a...
Straightforward criminal defense involves someone responding to allegations of wrongdoing by asserting they did not break the law. There are numerous means of mounting a successful defense, from providing a compelling alibi to preventing the consideration of certain...
There is a strong association between chemical dependents and criminal activity. Individuals struggling with substance abuse disorders may break the law because of their addiction. The act of consuming or obtaining their substance of choice may be a crime in itself,...
You’ve probably heard this before, but every defendant in this country is presumed “innocent until proven guilty.” But, what exactly does it take to prove someone guilty of a crime. At every stage of a criminal investigation, the authorities have certain restraints on...
Miranda rights are widely known because many police dramas and true crime shows show this part of interactions between suspects and police officers. They are named after a court case during which the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling regarding a person’s...
When the police decide to search your home, you never know what they might find. Unless you live by yourself and built the home with your own two hands, there could be numerous items throughout the home that you don't even know are there. If you are the person on the...
The state of Texas is notorious for applying relatively harsh penalties for drug offenses. Even simple possession can lead to jail time and other lasting consequences for the person accused. Drug offenses can easily lead to felony charges. Even if a prosecutor allows...
The police will happily ignore some of your basic rights if you don't know to assert them during an encounter. The law doesn't always side with those who make mistakes when interacting with the police. Generally speaking, police officers can lie to and manipulate...
As someone accused of a criminal offense, you likely worry about the case the prosecution will bring against you in court. Thankfully, your rights as a defendant include the right of discovery. You and your attorney should receive a full accounting of all of the...
