Driving under the influence is a major problem across the country and there has been a major push during the past few years for police officers and law enforcement agencies to step up their enforcement of DWI.
In Texas, you
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2020 Texas Law Criminalizes Universities That Fail to Report Sexual Misconduct Crimes
Since January 1, 2020, Texas college and university employees could be fired or even face criminal charges if they fail to report (or, in some cases, investigate) sex crimes, such as credible accusations of rape, sexual harassment, or sexual
Bail Reform In Texas
Texas is badly in need of bail reform. Some federal judges in Harris and Dallas Counties have ruled that the bail systems in those counties are unconstitutional.
Why? The system currently locks up anyone charged with a crime, regardless if
Breathalyzer Test Results Are Unreliable
Breathalyzer tests have been used for years by law enforcement when they have stopped someone for suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI).
The tests are generally done by the roadside and require a driver to blow into a tube attached
Can Police Draw Blood Without Consent for Suspected DWI?
The majority of Texas drivers already know they can receive a driving while intoxicated charge if they have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 or greater while operating a motor vehicle.
Law enforcement officials measure BAC with a breathalyzer,
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New Texas Law Could Punish Parents Who Expose Children to Dangerous Drugs
Anyone who has spent much time around toddlers knows that young children are prone to putting just about anything in their mouths—hence the popularity of child-proof lids on everything from aspirin to caustic cleaning chemicals.
For decades, Texas criminal law has supported
Did Texas Pass A New Marijuana Bill In 2019?
The very idea of legal marijuana was once unthinkable in Texas, but increasingly it is regarded as an idea worth pursuing to some extent.
Texans For Responsible Marijuana Policy had two bills in 2019: one bill that would legalize
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