When an officer pulls you over on suspicion of DUI and requests you to take a breath analysis test, you may feel it is in your right to turn it down. After all, the test itself is somewhat invasive. But due to something called an implied consent law, this assumption...
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What a drunken fight at a college party can mean for your future
Last night, you and your frat brothers threw an epic party. You hired the best DJ on campus. You had more Jell-O shots than you can count and played beer pong like a pro. In short, you had a blast. But at a certain point, things get heated. You spotted a guy flirting...
Studies: Implicit racial bias exists in forensic testimony
Police reform has been a hot-button topic since the 2020 murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. Much of the debate focuses on the potential for racial bias in the initial stop, search and arrest of suspects. However, two recent studies found that the opportunity...
What are the penalties for harboring an undocumented immigrant?
Texas citizens who knowingly and willfully harbor, transport or hire undocumented immigrants can face severe penalties ranging from five years to life in prison if convicted. Federal law forbids U.S. citizens from encouraging, aiding, transporting or inducing...
Perspective could mean the difference between conviction and acquittal
Being arrested can be an extremely stressful event in one’s life. A police officer may be intimidating you or pushing you to make certain statements. Without a lawyer at your side to guide you through the process and protect your rights, you may say things you later...
Federal court says tech company must reveal details for DNA software
Technology companies offering products that analyze DNA evidence have routinely argued against revealing how their software works in order to protect trade secrets. However, a Pennsylvania federal judge ruled that defendants have a right to challenge complex DNA...
Inchoate criminal charges: when a crime isn’t a crime
To convict someone of a crime in a state or federal courtroom in Houston, the prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant committed every element of the crime. Otherwise, the judge or jury should find the defendant not guilty. Then there are the...