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Say that a police officer pulls you over and asks you to do field sobriety tests or take a breath test. Many people believe that they have no other option at this point, so they simply do it. And it is wise to cooperate with the police and not to escalate the...
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) carefully limits immigration opportunities. Those who want to lawfully enter the country typically need to apply for visas or green cards before traveling. Many people enter the United States through...
It is a devastating reality, but it happens: People misuse the justice system from time to time for revenge, to gain an upper hand or otherwise punish another person by falsely accusing them of rape. What do you do in such a case? If you are falsely accused of rape,...
The U.S. Constitution was written at a very different time. However, we still rely on the rights and protections granted by it to define legal interactions between law enforcement and U.S. citizens and noncitizens alike. The Fourth Amendment is the basis for many of...
If you’re facing criminal charges, then it means that evidence has been produced against you and the prosecution feels that they can secure a conviction. However, you have the right to test this evidence and request that anything inadmissible is disregarded by the...
The state of Texas has taken a unique approach to finding drunk or intoxicated drivers. Certain weekends throughout the year have been designated as “No refusal weekends.” This means that if you are pulled over for suspicion of driving while drunk or intoxicated, you...
There are some people who accidentally commit driving while intoxicated (DWI) infractions because they cannot accurately tell when they have had too much to drink. These people might get behind the wheel when they are legally drunk because they don't recognize their...
Today’s technology has given people the privilege of getting anything with a quick search online. People are just a click away from just about anything digital. But, all of this can come at a price. While it’s unlikely you’ll get in trouble from checking the news or...
Those who enter the United States with a work visa can only stay in the country for as long as they remain in good legal standing. Not only do they need to comply with paperwork requirements, but they also need to be careful to follow the law. A criminal conviction...
Individuals accused of drug offenses in Texas typically face harsh criminal consequences. Texas has notoriously strict drug prohibition laws. Even drugs that are legal or decriminalized in other states, like marijuana, are still fully illegal here in Texas and can...