When you drive in Texas, you're expected to know and adhere to state traffic laws. In certain situations, traffic laws and the criminal justice system may intersect. This would be the case if an officer pulls you over in a traffic stop and you wind up facing a DUI...
Basketball fans in Texas and beyond might be familiar with NBA player, Taurean Prince. While traveling in this state last May, police pulled him over in a traffic stop. This ultimately led to a search of his car after a police officer requested him to step out of the...
If a Texas police officer has pulled you over in traffic or investigators have knocked on your door, it is critical to be aware of your rights, protected under various amendments of the U.S. Constitution. For instance, if a police officer starts asking you questions,...
Two people in Texas were taken into police custody on a recent Thursday. Investigators were monitoring their comings and goings for some time and claim that both people have been involved in illegal drug activities. A supposed informant is said to have purchased drugs...
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...