Criminal Justice Blog

As Americans, we often take our Constitutional rights for granted until a situation occurs that forces us to better understand those rights. Pornography and obscenity laws are usually grouped within free speech but are sources of much controversy. Most people with a smart phone, laptop, or wired device assume they know what is illegal to…

Police sting operations in Texas are on the rise. While these operations are intended to catch people engaged in illegal sex crimes, it’s common for innocent people to get caught in the crosshairs. Defending against false allegations of solicitation or online sex crimes can be very difficult even for the innocent. Having an aggressive, experienced,…

Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Texas takes driving while under the influence, DWI, very seriously and drivers should always be careful before taking the wheel. Over the course of a year, there were 69,643 drunk driving arrests in Texas alone. Tragically, of those instances, 1439 resulted in death. It’s common for impaired drivers to assume…

Smartphones, laptops, and social media apps allow us instant communication and access to the internet virtually anywhere, anytime. But this technology comes at a price. Sometimes that price can mean unintentionally breaking the law. For example, a 61-year-old man from McAllen, Texas was recently arrested for coercion and enticement of a minor using WhatsApp on…

Every year, the FBI records approximately 800,000 online cyber crimes. While we’re all glad when law enforcement cracks down on cyber crimes, more and more people, and especially teens, are finding themselves in legal trouble for misunderstanding the laws around cyber crime, social media, internet use, and other everyday platforms. it’s estimated that Over 400…

Drivers are understandably stressed when they see the flashing blue lights in the rearview mirror. Being pulled over may be a common occurrence but it doesn’t mean it should be taken lightly. For most drivers, a minor offense is met with a simple fine and maybe a few points of a license. But, being pulled…

Alcohol is big business in the US. It’s advertised heavily during sports events, endorsed by celebrities, and sold at virtually every non-fast food restaurant throughout the country. Texas is no exception in the big business of alcohol sales and distribution. Texas also fills its revenue on the other side of the alcohol business with thousands…

Firearms are a hot topic in the news. Recent updates to Texas gun laws have created quite a stir among those for and against the right to bear arms. Understanding the many Texas gun laws is important for anyone who owns or carries a firearm. While Texas is considered among the most gun-friendly states in…

When minors or juveniles face charges, the consequences can have lifelong implications. The law treats juveniles differently and because of these unique differences, it’s important to have a lawyer that is experienced specifically in juvenile law. Juvenile justice is a branch of law that focuses on handling cases of minors committing crimes. The processes are…

There’s a saying among criminal justice attorneys that “Everything on social media can and will be used against you.” While this may sound like a joke, the legal impact of social media use is no laughing matter. Every year, the FBI records approximately 800,000 online cyber crimes. While we’re all glad when law enforcement cracks…