Criminal Defense

If you’re facing criminal charges, one important doctrine to understand is known as the fruit of the poisonous tree. This can help to define how evidence can be used – or how it cannot be used – in your case. Essentially, this doctrine views all of the evidence as...

Filing income taxes isn’t usually at the top of the list of things that people want to do, but it’s something that’s necessary. It’s imperative that you ensure your tax return is fully accurate.  Errors on your income tax return can lead to problems with the process....

As a taxpayer, the law requires you to report your income and pay your taxes in full. You may land in trouble if you illegally avoid paying the taxman their dues. The IRS could place a lien on your property or subject you to fines and other penalties. However, that is...

If an officer pulls a driver over on suspicion of driving intoxicated, they may ask for the driver to take a blood alcohol content (BAC) test. Though the officer “asks,” the asking serves as a simple formality. In reality, a driver has much less control over the...

When someone accuses you of causing bodily injury to another person or putting them in a state of intense fear, they could report you to the police. The state could also bring charges against you – even without a request by the other party involved in the altercation....

Texas environmental laws help to protect the state’s natural resources. Failing to abide by these laws can land one in legal trouble. However, many people are unaware of what constitutes an environmental crime under state law. In today’s post, we examine some of the...

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...

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...

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...

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...