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, […]
In Texas, You Will Not be Held Liable when Saving a Hot Child from a Car
Children die from being left in a hot car for an extended period of time too many times every year all over the country. But in Texas, it happens more often than in any other state. It is for this reason that lawmakers have introduced legislation that makes it illegal to leave a child unattended in a car for […]
Nurse’s Arrest Showcases Need to Assert Your Legal Rights
Not long ago, in Salt Lake City, a nurse in the burn unit of the University of Utah Hospital was assaulted and arrested by city police when she refused to permit officers to break the law and draw blood from a patient that was not a suspect, not under arrest, when they didn’t have a […]
What Will Trump’s Solutions Be to End the ‘American Carnage?’
This year, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. With the overwhelming number of issues coming out of the White House and Congress, it is difficult to keep track of all of them, including one issue that Trump touted throughout his campaign – “law and order.” During his speech […]
Making a Firearm Accessible to a Child
Texas has a strong gun culture, but safety is a big deal, especially when it comes to kids. You can own a gun in Texas, but the law is strict about making a firearm accessible to a child. This is a serious offense that could result in imprisonment and a hefty fine. In this blog […]
Texas Domestic Violence with Firearms
Domestic violence is a widespread and troubling problem in the United States, and it’s a big concern in Texas too. When firearms are involved in these situations, the danger level goes up, making it more likely that someone could get seriously hurt or even killed. There’s a strong connection between romantic or intimate partner violence […]
Burglary of a Habitation Law Explained
The words “home invasion” and “burglary of habitation” mean the same thing. However, not every home burglary constitutes a home invasion. Habitation can mean different places, like houses, apartments, and RVs. If you enter any building illegally with the plan to do something serious, you can get charged with habitation burglary. So, even if you […]