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Does Obtaining Cell-Site Location Information Require a Warrant?
Jun 19, 2017
Carpenter v. United States
On June 5, 2017, the United States Supreme Court granted a peti...
Harboring a Runaway Child | Consequences and Jail Time in Texas
Jun 14, 2017
Unfortunately, thousands of children run away from home each year. Some flee because they are rebell...
Legal Issues for Churches: What Clergy and Members Need to Know
Jun 13, 2017
Criminal Charges & the Church
It is not uncommon for churches or clergy members to become the t...
Texting While Driving Ban in Texas: Here’s What You Need to Know
Jun 06, 2017
In 2018, there were 540,561 crashes on Texas roadways. Of that number, 95,572 - or 18 percent - were...
5th Circuit Overturns Restraint Enhancement in Hobbs Act Robbery
Jun 06, 2017
Restraint Enhancement in Hobbs Act Robbery Cases
On May 23, 2017, in United States v. Garcia, the...
Kids and Guns: Making a Firearm Accessible to a Child in Texas [2023]
Jun 01, 2017
Whether for hunting, sport shooting or protection, Texans love their guns. In fact, more than 46 per...
Improper Relationship Between Teacher and Student in Texas
May 23, 2017
What Does the Law Say about Improper Relationship Between Teacher and Student in Texas?
An Improper...
Mental States: Intentionally, Knowingly, Negligently, Recklessly
May 14, 2017
Most criminal offenses in Texas have some sort of mental state requirement. These are sometimes refe...
9 Tips for Testifying in Court | Taking the Witness Stand
May 04, 2017
Testifying in criminal court can be nerve-wracking. The stakes are high and, in many cases, someoneâ...
