Getting stopped by police can be terrifying. While you may know why they pulled you over, you may worry about what will happen during a traffic stop. There are certain circumstances when police can conduct an investigation that includes searching a vehicle. However,...
The United States expects immigrants to adhere to strict standards. Any criminal record might affect your immigration rights. People living in the United States with a visa typically need to demonstrate good moral character before entering the U.S. and while they are...
You opened the door recently to find two uniformed police officers on your doorstep. When you asked how you could help them, they floored you by saying that you had been accused of sexually assaulting at least one of your children. At the police station, you tried to...
People who are being questioned by police officers have specific rights that they can invoke during that process. These are supposed to be conveyed by the police officer. It’s up to the person who’s being questioned to let the officers know that they’re invoking those...
One of the things that people tend to do in college is drink with friends and colleagues. They might go out to parties or enjoy drinks while watching the college’s football or basketball games. Unfortunately, those who choose to drive when they’re impaired could hurt...
You and your spouse are here in the United States on work visas. While you’re here, you’re blessed with a child -- or maybe two. You’re not a citizen of the United States, but what about your children? They achieved citizenship the moment they were born on U.S. soil....
White-collar crimes are often financially-motivated offenses. Instead of suffering physical injuries, the victims of white collar crimes usually suffer economic losses -- and those losses can be significant. Because of this, no conversation about a white collar...
Being falsely accused of sexual can be frightening, overwhelming and devastating. The consequences of a conviction can impact your life in multiple ways. It is important that you know how to protect your rights, reputation and freedom if you are facing false sexual...
The legal term "conspiracy" may suffer from improper perceptions. People constantly hear the words "conspiracy theory" spoken with disdain. A legal conspiracy is not the same thing as a fictitious belief not supported by facts. Under federal and Texas state criminal...
Aggravated felonies are considered serious crimes, although they do not always involve physical violence. The consequences of such acts have severe penalties for immigrants in Texas who have been charged with crimes in this category. Lawmakers classify crimes Since...