Drug-Induced Homicide Law Complicated in Texas
Nationwide there has been a movement to combat the opioid crisis in the United States. Federal law states that if a drug dealer sells heroin or other opioids to someone and that person dies from an overdose after using those drugs, the drug dealer can be held responsible. In some cases, the sentence for such […]
The Rights of Protesters in Lubbock
The right to protest in Texas is one that is protected by both the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Texas. Under these Constitutions, protesters have the right to verbally protest, and protest through non-verbal communications such as carrying signs or wearing armbands. While everyone has the rights to protest, how the protest takes […]
Line Between Hate Speech and Free Speech in Lubbock
The United States is known for its dedication to free speech. It is one of the rights guaranteed to all Americans under the First Amendment. That being said, there is definitely a difference between free speech and hate speech. The legal line between hate speech and free speech in Lubbock is an important distinction to acknowledge. […]
Is it Legal to Record Police Officers in Texas?
With police brutality becoming such a hot topic around the country, some states now require police officers to have dash cams and body cameras recording their interactions with the public. These are used in order to ensure police are acting appropriately at all times, but they are fully under the police department’s control. In Texas, […]