Facing criminal charges can be very daunting, particularly when your liberty, profession and personal life are on the line. With that said, being charged does not mean guilt. You have a right to a criminal defense and the prosecution doesn't always get things right. ...
Getting into legal trouble at the federal level is a different ball game, and you are likely aware that it can be life-altering. Suppose you’re in this predicament due to federal drug charges; it can feel like you’re wading through deep waters with a risk of drowning....
People often communicate on their phones through text messages or direct messages. In fact, modern phone users often text more than they call. This means of communication has simply taken over, and so it is one place that police often look when conducting an...
As a non-citizen in the United States, upholding the law is essential to maintaining your continued stay. A criminal conviction can affect your immigration status, including the possibility of deportation or removal from the U.S. Understanding the crimes that can...
There are many legal doctrines that people are not necessarily aware of until they encounter them themselves. After facing arrest, they suddenly begin looking into their options, and things are more complicated than they assumed. One of these legal doctrines is called...
A police officer is conducting a criminal investigation. For some reason, they want to talk to you. Perhaps they believe you were involved in some way, so you’re a person of interest. Even if you’re not a suspect, they’re still conducting interviews and gathering...
An individual has certain rights extended to them under the Constitution. Both federal and state Constitutional rights protect people from misconduct on the part of agents working for the state. Those facing a criminal investigation or arrested by police officers are...
Most violations of traffic laws lead to citations. Police officers pull people over and issue them tickets to deter them from making unsafe choices in traffic. Occasionally, someone breaks a more serious traffic law and faces arrest followed by criminal charges....
Getting deported from the United States can end your dreams and aspirations in the land of opportunity. It could mean leaving your whole life behind, separating from your loved ones and facing uncertainties in a new environment. Understanding why you could be deported...
Did you know that Texas has a law that can protect someone from relatively minor drug possession charges if police discover the alleged offense only because they called 911 or sought emergency help in some other way for someone they believed to be suffering an...