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Police, courts, stenographers often misunderstand Black English
When Warren D. was accused of sexual assault, he asked the police, “Why don’t you just give me a lawyer, dog?” He was asking for an attorney during questioning, his constitutional right. Whether through a true misunderstanding or a pretended one, the police decided he...
How to protect your rights when you are pulled over by police
When you are pulled over by a police officer, it is easy to be nervous, anxious or intimidated even if you have done nothing wrong. It is important to understand your rights so you can take immediate action to protect them. Here are four things you can say to police...
Is the federal government investigating you?
Do you suspect you are under investigation by federal law enforcement agents? Often the federal government conducts investigations long before making an arrest. The investigation process costs time and money and law enforcement expects an investigation to lead to...
Constructive possession: Liability for items that aren’t yours
Law enforcement does not always catch alleged offenders will illegal property, such as drugs or weapons, on their person. To charge someone with possession in cases where the alleged offender does not have physical possession of an illegal item, police rely on the...
Fraud: deception for personal gain
Fraud is a term used to describe a range of fraudulent or dishonest criminal behaviors. When committing a fraudulent act, the offender uses intentional deception for personal gain. Acts of fraud can be committed against another person, but often take place against an...
Controlled substance classifications
In both Texas and Louisiana, courts base drug charges on the type of controlled substance you had in your possession. All states and the federal government regulate possession of controlled substances, but the penalties vary based on how the drug is classified....
What are the elements of a violent crime?
Law enforcement harshly prosecutes those accused of crimes that involve the potential for serious injury or death for the victim. But what elements must be present for the crime to be considered violent? An unlawful action using force The law defines a violent crime...
A guide to sex offender registration
The shocking nature of sex crimes often leaves those convicted facing social stigmatism long after the formal penalties end. Required sex offender registration can add to the problem as it limits where you can live and work. Ten years to life Lawmakers created the sex...
Louisiana will require a unanimous jury for felony convictions
Previously, Louisiana was one of two states that allowed a non-unanimous jury for felony trials. That changed with the midterm elections. Voters approved an Amendment that requires unanimous juries for felony criminal convictions. The Amendment goes into effect on...
The 8 steps of the Texas criminal justice system
Although the words arrest and trial are common in colloquial speech and on popular television shows and movies, the average layman may not understand the process that goes on between the two. Understanding each stage of the defense process Following an arrest, the...
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