It is easy for both to make mistakes when dealing with law enforcement and criminal allegations. There is a different set of rules for arrested juveniles. These are designed to protect them. Police might use various tactics to get a statement or confession. These...
When people are charged with any type of crime in Texas, they should expect a vigorous prosecution effort to attempt to secure a conviction against them. Prosecutors may be even more zealous in cases involving violent crime charges because there is an alleged victim...
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides all of us with some of our most important protections in the criminal justice system. Among other things, the Fourth Amendment provides that the people should be safe from unreasonable search and seizure....
When a juvenile is accused of committing a crime, it can alter their life forever. Young people and their parents should be familiar with the rights that accused juveniles have that can provide important protections for them. Rights of accused juveniles The criminal...
Many Texas families place their elderly members in nursing homes to ensure that they will receive proper medical care and that their living conditions will be adequate for their care and comfort. Most nursing home operators take great care to maintain an adequate...
Parents of Rockwall area teens understand that their children often do not make the best decisions. Teenagers are constantly testing their limits with their parents and engaging in behavior that they’re not supposed to with their friends. Luckily most of the time...
Teens do not always have the best judgment and they often push the boundaries of what is considered acceptable behavior. This means some come in conflict with the law, sometimes in serious ways. The most serious juvenile offenders may be sent to a Texas Juvenile...
Dallas residents grappling with mental illness face many challenges. Many mental illnesses go untreated, and those who get treatment often struggle with finding the right medication and dealing with the side effects. Both these things may contribute to negative...
Police officers When an officer arrests a suspect for their alleged involvement in criminal activity, it is important that the officer does not use excessive force and violate the suspect’s constitutional rights. Under Texas Penal Code Sec. 9.51, a law enforcement...
There are times when the police unexpectedly knock on your door. These situations have the potential to escalate quickly, despite your best intentions. You do not want your rights infringed upon, but you also do not want a bad situation to get worse. One thing you can...
