Criminal Justice Blog

You don’t have to be Sam Harris or Eckhart Tolle to know about the controversial but common type of law in the United States, “stop and frisk”, is legal in Texas if and only if law enforcement has reasonable suspicion that a person possesses a dangerous weapon and may be a threat. If reasonable suspicion…

If you are out on the streets minding your own business, and a police officer begins to question you, you might wonder if you are being detained or arrested. The two terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but they have specific legal definitions that are very different. If you are charged with a crime based on…

In Texas, probable cause is the standard of proof that must be applied for an arrest, warrant, search and seizure, or other such legal action to be undertaken. It can be loosely understood as meaning that a particular circumstance is more likely to have occurred than not to have occurred. Note that while probable cause…

Texas is one of the toughest states to battle in court. According to recent data, Texas has the dubious title of 7th highest rate of incarceration per 100,000 people. For anyone arrested and charged in Texas, this is a sobering statistic to keep in mind as you prepare to go to court. It certainly makes…

Divorce in Texas – Know the Law Divorce is never fun, but a thorough understanding of the law is vital to protecting your rights. Texas divorce law is highly complicated, and it is important to hire an attorney to represent you. The more you know, though, the more you can act as your own advocate.…