In Texas, felonies are the most severe level of a criminal offense. The State of Texas punishes felony crimes with incarceration in state jail (for lesser offenses) or state prison (for the majority of felonies). Some felony convictions also come…

Many people have dogs as pets and love them just like family members. Unfortunately, dogs are still animals and have animal instincts that can kick in and turn your furry best friend into a dangerous force in certain situations. While…

The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits arbitrary and unlawful search and seizure by the government and its agents. However, while generally a warrant is required for police to search your property, there are exceptions for cars and…

Even though we put our trust into an Uber driver’s hands thinking they will keep us safe during our ride or while we are sharing the road, not every driver is perfect and that includes rideshare drivers. If you were…

Being the fourth most populous city in the country, Houston has a significant number of car accidents of all types. In each incident, one or more parties can be at fault for causing the crash. Sometimes, things go smoothly or…

There is an epidemic of drunk driving in the United States, as each day 29 people are killed in a motor vehicle accident involving a drunk driver. According to the CDC, 111 million people self-reported that they regularly drink…

Most people probably think robbery and burglary are interchangeable phrases for theft or stealing. Stealing is always considered stealing, right? In Texas, state law defines theft in multiple ways with specific punishments assigned for each type of crime. When considering…