Roadside drug tests are designed to detect the presence of drugs in a Texas driver's system quickly. These tests are intended to enhance road safety by identifying impaired drivers. However, there are growing concerns about the reliability of these tests, as they can...
Criminal Law
Is “true crime” media twisting the real facts of criminal cases?
Anyone charged with a crime in Texas deserves a fair trial. Unfortunately, factors that have nothing to do with actual proof in court can affect the outcome of a criminal defense case. The "CSI effect" of media on criminal justice Streaming services have become a...
Texas police limitations on search and seizure
The U.S. Constitution's Fourth Amendment limits the police's ability to legally perform search and seizure activities concerning individuals and their personal property, such as their homes or car. If a police search has violated the law, the judge could toss out the...
What are the problems with police lineups?
When a person is arrested in Texas, the police will often have witnesses identify the suspect in a lineup. Lineups comprise the suspect in custody as well as volunteers. Sometimes, problems might arise with this procedure. Potential police lineup issues One problem...
