In recent years, the use of DNA evidence has become more and more widespread in criminal cases. Recent concerns regarding the accuracy of DNA evidence have called into question the verdicts of thousands of criminal cases in which that evidence was instrumental in making a conviction. The collection and analysis of DNA evidence is a…

A sweeping change in the law ushered in the start of the new school year in Texas. Truancy is finally no longer a crime in Texas. Students who have previously been charged with truancy can breathe a sigh of relief. The provisions of the new law erase any unpaid truancy fines. The law also reinstates…

The oil industry is not the type of industry that promises steady work for steady pay. Working in the oil fields is dirty, demanding, and even dangerous, but it is not without its rewards. When oil prices are high, jobs are plentiful and the pay is good, if not excellent. This draws many workers, especially…

If you are arrested in Texas, you may be required to post a bond in order to be released. The purpose of bail is to ensure that you will appear for court. There are rules that law enforcement officers must follow regarding the amount of time that a defendant may be kept before bail is…

DNA evidence is very useful in criminal cases. It can provide a degree of certainty that justice has in fact been served when a suspect is found guilty of a crime. Perhaps even more importantly, it can be used to prevent people from being convicted of crimes that they did not commit. Unfortunately, many people…

When a police officer attempts to stop a driver who has a suspended license, or who is concerned that they may be arrested for DUI, they may be in for a surprise. Drivers who fall into these two categories, as well as drivers who are in other precarious situations, sometimes fail to stop for a…

The laws of the United States and the laws of each individual state apply to everyone, whether or not they are a United States citizen. However, some people face more serious consequences than others would if they are convicted of the same crime. If you are a United States citizen and you commit a crime,…

If you are required to register as a sex offender, you are aware that there are certain things that are required of you. Your compliance with those requirements is your key to avoiding future charges and penalties. Some of the things that are required of registered sex offenders include supplying local law enforcement with identifying…

Insurance fraud is a crime which can be committed in many different ways. Both individuals and businesses have been known to defraud insurers, from the doctors and health care facilities that submit claims for services that were never provided or were unnecessary, to people who stage automobile accidents in order to obtain insurance money, and…

The crime of money laundering is a serious offense, in Texas as in elsewhere. At its simplest, money laundering is a process by which criminals make money which was obtained illegally appear as though it was procured in a legitimate manner. No one wants to be caught holding onto “dirty” money, that is, money which…