In recent weeks, Texas police took two people into custody for suspected drug crimes. If a person is taken into custody and has a past criminal record, he or she may be known to law enforcement officers. However, each case must be adjudicated on its own merit,...
Texas police arrived at the private residence of a 42-year-old man on a recent Thursday in order to take him into custody. As in all criminal court cases, the man is guaranteed an opportunity to refute the charges against him. It is typically best to secure criminal...
Texas police recently showed up at a home in Dallas with a warrant to search the premises. If police show a validly authorized search warrant, a homeowner is obligated to allow them to enter the home and conduct a search. In this case, the search resulted in four...
When a Texas police officer knocks on someone’s door and asks to step inside the home to have a look around, does he or she have to allow it? If a person is pulled over in a traffic stop, and the patrol officer wants to search the car or asks the driver to empty his...
When Texas police take a person into custody for suspected criminal activity, there is no way to predict with 100% certainty what the ultimate outcome of the case might be. Sometimes, criminal charges are filed, a case to trial and a conviction is handed down in...
It is important for those who travel by motor vehicle in Texas to understand that what they say to a police officer during a traffic stop may affect the outcome of the situation. This is not just true for drivers; if a passenger in the vehicle speaks to police, it can...
Texas police recently responded to a scene where a young woman had been found unresponsive. The situation led to the arrest of a 21-year-old man. The man has apparently been in trouble with the law in the past, and a bond he had secured regarding a previous robbery...
There are 20 people in Texas jail cells who are now facing new charges in connection with a recent task force investigation. There were drug charges filed against 40 people, with the 20 mentioned being among them. Police say that they also made 15 arrests in...
Texas police who were working on a drug task force recently showed up at a man’s house. When police knock on a person’s door and ask to gain entry, the person does not have to oblige the request if the authorities do not have a warrant to search the premises. There...
A 55-year-old Texas woman is currently residing in an Orange County jail because of drug-related issues that reportedly led to her arrest. On a recent Thursday, police entered and searched the woman’s home. Investigators say they executed a validly authorized search...