Criminal Defense

Dallas residents grappling with mental illness face many challenges. Many mental illnesses go untreated, and those who get treatment often struggle with finding the right medication and dealing with the side effects. Both these things may contribute to negative...

Police officers When an officer arrests a suspect for their alleged involvement in criminal activity, it is important that the officer does not use excessive force and violate the suspect’s constitutional rights. Under Texas Penal Code Sec. 9.51, a law enforcement...

There are times when the police unexpectedly knock on your door. These situations have the potential to escalate quickly, despite your best intentions. You do not want your rights infringed upon, but you also do not want a bad situation to get worse. One thing you can...

Texas uses a separate juvenile justice system to correct children who have turned 10 but have not yet reached age 17. A child can wind up in the juvenile justice system if he commits a criminal act that could have otherwise landed him in jail but for his young age. A...

People who come to the aid of others in difficult situations are usually saluted for their kindness. Occasionally, however, such generosity appears to be its own punishment, as a would-be good Samaritan in Dallas discovered when he offered a ride to a man who later...

The Texas juvenile justice system differs significantly from its counterpart for adults. Whereas the adult system is primarily directed toward a punitive result, the juvenile system includes a stated concern for the well-being and rehabilitation of the minor. As a...

Routine traffic stops can escalate into complicated situations. An allegation of racial profiling may ensue, as it has in a lawsuit filed against by an African-American woman against the City of Fort Worth. Cases such as this meld constitutional protections, federal...

Police stops always trigger reactions in people. Maybe you get scared because you think they stopped you for violating a traffic law or because they saw you do something you shouldn’t have. But sometimes, they are just stopping you because you came across a DUI...

If you are accused of committing a crime in Texas, it can be an intimidating experience, especially once police start questioning you about the alleged crime. However, you do not have to talk to police if you are in a situation in which you can invoke your Fifth...

Nowadays, more and more people start drinking alcohol before the age of 21, and some start even before they are 18. However, underage drinking is still a crime in all 50 states and can result in a misdemeanor. Underage drinking laws in Texas In Texas, there are...