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Your Texas Driver License can be suspended just for being ARRESTED for a DWI, even if later found not guilty!

A brief summary of the timeline to request an Administrative License Revocation hearing before your license will be automatically suspended.

I am frequently asked about Miranda rights and how they apply. The following is a brief summary.

A brief summary of Miranda Rights.

Michigan Supreme Court Rejects "One-Parent Doctrine" (Overturns In Re CR)

Discussion of June 2014 Supreme Court Case which rejects as unconstitutional former law in Neglect and Abuse cases. Applies to Parents charged with Abuse and Neglect, and who may be charged criminally.

Arizona DUI Charges – What You Should Know About Implied Consent

Implied Consent and Admin Per Se in DUI cases. What does it mean?

What is private about cell phone information?

In Riley vs. California, the Supreme Court ruled that the police need a warrant before searching the data inside a smart phone because the data would contain vast archives of private information.

U.S. Supreme Court says to police who want to search a cell phone: “Get a warrant!"

A unanimous United States Supreme Court ruled that police must obtain a warrant to search the information on a suspect's cellphone, in Riley vs. California.

High Court’s Decision to Limit GPS Monitoring Is a Mixed Bag

With the almost daily changes in consumer information technology, such as web surfing smartphones and tablet computers, it is predictable that law enforcement technology has also made radical advances.

The Long-Term Consequences of a DWI Conviction

DWI and DUI arrests seem to be on the increase in Houston, Galveston and the surrounding areas of Texas. The police utilize a number of increased enforcement procedures including saturation patrols and DWI sobriety checkpoints.

Understanding and Exercising Miranda Rights

When you face an arrest by a law enforcement officer, it can be an intimidating and inherently oppressive experience. The pressure of being questioned by an officer equipped with a firearm who is empowered to arrest you can create enormous anxiety and fear.

Bail: Getting Out of Jail After an Arrest

Everything you need to know about posting bail or a bail bond

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