Drunk driving, under the Texas Penal Code, encompasses the intoxicated operation of any “motor vehicle” in a public place. Typically, this is taken to mean a car, pickup, SUV, or another such vehicle. DWI charges are also potentially issued, though, for those who operate other types of motor vehicles. For instance, a Texas man was recently arrested and charged with…[...]

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A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision came out positively on the issue of privacy in police searches. As readers know, police are generally required to obtain a warrant before conducting a search on a criminal suspect, unless some exception applies. In search and seizure law, police continually come up against new types of searches, particularly as it relates to technology.…[...]

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As motor vehicle technology evolves, safety experts, auto manufacturers and the public come to have a greater understanding of which technologies are essential for safety. In theory, any number of technological advances could potentially help to reduce the annual rate of car accidents in the U.S. However, it is only through observing these technologies in practice that safety professionals and…[...]

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Search and seizure law is an important topic when it comes to criminal defense. Police are bound by various rules in conducting criminal investigations in order to protect criminal suspects from abuse of considerable state power. When police fail to abide by their duties in conducting a criminal investigation, they not only compromise the rights of the criminal suspect, but…[...]

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Drunk-driving is a concern for all of us, not only those who are harmed in a crash or face criminal charges. It is in all of our interests to ensure our roadways are safe. One way the law seeks to put some of this responsibility on others is by establishing social host liability.That responsibility has been a bit muted in…[...]

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Have you ever ordered anything on Amazon.com? Chances are that many of our readers have. What would you do if you ordered an item on Amazon that you later came to discover was illegally obtained? Pretty surprised, and perhaps scared, likely! And yet this does happen, more than consumers might think. At present, consumers are able to hop on the…[...]

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As we grow from children into young adults, each person experiences important milestones, including many “firsts.” You may always remember your first love, your first kiss, your first day of high school and your first car. And no matter how far you rise in your eventual career, you’ll likely remember your very first job. Sadly, many teenagers have experiences at…[...]

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Everything is bigger in Texas, including its infrastructure of roads and highways. The Lone Star State boasts more miles of public roads than any other state in the country. Needless to say, getting around via automobile is not difficult in Texas. Unfortunately, the car culture of El Paso and other large cities has made it harder for people to travel…[...]

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Though readers may not realize it, law enforcement agencies in the El Paso, Texas, area take white collar theft very seriously. There are many different actions that may lead to someone being accused of this crime, including fraud. A man was recently arrested for fraudulent use or possession of identifying info by the El Paso Police Department. According to law…[...]

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When someone is charged with a crime, there are several ways in which the case may be resolved. While some cases are settled, others go to trial where they may be decided by a jury. The way in which a case will be determined varies depending on a variety of circumstances, including choices made by the accused, usually with the…[...]

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