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On paper, fentanyl is a medical miracle. Like other synthetic opioids, it is stronger than traditional opiates manufactured with the latex of opium poppies. It is cheaper to produce and easier to keep in stock at hospitals and pharmacies. This drug and others like it...
In Texas, reckless driving is defined under Section 545.401 of the Texas Transportation Code. It states that a person commits an offense if they drive a vehicle in "willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property." This definition is intentionally...
When people think of professionals who are likely to experience violence on the job, they might think of police officers and security guards. Others might think of school violence or retail theft as likely sources of on-the-job injuries as well. Yet, statistically,...
Just as criminal defense attorneys are required to abide by specific legal and ethical standards, so are prosecutors. Most people who are charged with a crime don’t have any idea whether a prosecutor is engaging in misconduct or even what it would entail. Criminal...
Texas state law allows individuals to make an arrest if they witness a crime. Those who find themselves the subject of a citizen’s arrest have the same rights as when police conduct an arrest, particularly the right to remain silent. A citizen making an arrest cannot...
Discussions around consent are important. They often start early, with parents talking with teenage children to impart the importance of getting consent before moving forward with sex with a partner. But how do we define consent? When it is okay for an individual to...
We have all seen at least one action movie with a heart pounding race scene. Perhaps the race was an impromptu highway chase or a staged event between two vehicles down a culvert or neighborhood street. Although these races are fun to watch, we can all acknowledge the...
Tech is all around us and helps in various aspects of our lives. This can include the need to build a defense if charged with a crime. The availability of video recordings in everything from our own cell phones to security cameras throughout most neighborhoods can...
The law in Texas very clearly requires that those involved in a collision stop at the scene to check on the other people involved and then wait for police officers to arrive so that they can submit a police report about the crash. In all but the rarest of...
Assault is one of the most common violent charges that Texas prosecutors file against individuals. Allegations of assault can vary in severity significantly. Some people end up accused of assault because they’ve seriously injured someone else or negligently caused an...
