People rarely go out actively seeking a fight. So, when someone is confronted by another person, it can put them on edge. Maybe someone threw a fist or got pushy, but no one was injured. Someone put into an uncomfortable position may react by accusing you of...
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Why would a trucking company be responsible for a crash?
If you get involved in a crash with an 18-wheeler, you may feel that it is the driver's fault. That truck driver made some sort of mistake and caused the accident. You know that you didn't do anything wrong, so the fault has to lie with them. But it may not. There are...
Do you know your rights when being questioned by the police?
When you are pulled over or arrested by the police, part of the process is questioning. The police are going to ask you questions related to their suspicions about you. The goal of this questioning is to gather the information that can be used against you if you end...
When is arson a federal offense?
If you burn a neighborhood fence, it will likely result in state arson charges. While state offenses require a serious approach to defense, the consequences are significantly less severe than a federal arson conviction. Federal charges for committing arson only arise...
Not all injuries are physical after an auto accident
While anyone who goes through a serious crash does need to be examined for physical injuries, it’s also important for people to know that they could have psychological injuries as well. Combined with the pain of serious injuries and trauma, it is possible to have...
After a car accident, adrenaline can mask your pain
If you get into a serious car accident, you may initially think that you avoided significant injury. You may climb out of the car and wait for emergency crews to arrive, thinking only about how lucky you are. But are you? Or are you actually experiencing serious...
Don’t treat child abuse cases like they are black and white
Someone either mistreated a child or they didn't, right? To many people, however, the law in Texas leaves more to the interpretation of police and prosecutors than people realize. An individual does not necessarily need to cause physical harm to a child through abuse...
How taking some medications may lead to a DWI
It’s not uncommon to take a prescription or OTC (over-the-counter) medication before heading out for the day. However, before jumping behind the wheel, it’s important to consider how those medications may affect you. Some medicines, even common ones sold at the...
Why growing marijuana in Texas is a very dangerous act
Some people call marijuana "weed" because of how quickly and aggressively the plant grows. The government spends millions of dollars every year eradicating wild marijuana plants growing because birds have dropped the seeds somewhere or people planted them in public...
When can the evidence against you be suppressed?
Did you know that not all evidence against you may be admissible in court? It is possible to suppress evidence if the police violated your constitutional rights when getting the evidence or if they made legal mistakes in handling it. Suppressed evidence will be...