In early April 2021, the Texas Department of Public Safety implemented a “no refusal” DWI policy in advance of the Poteet Strawberry Festival. These initiatives are often implemented around holidays and heavy travel times and are designed to reduce the number of intoxicated drivers on the roads. But many point to the term “no refusal”
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Could Legalized Marijuana Be Coming to Texas in 2021?
Although the possession or sale of marijuana is still illegal under federal drug laws, there are only about half a dozen states in which it remains fully illegal. More than forty states, including Texas, have relaxed their marijuana laws to allow for the legal sale of CBD products or even gone so far as to allow legal
Can Ex-Felons Vote in Texas?
Since 2020 is time for another Presidential Election, many who have served time in jail or been incarcerated in prison but have served their sentence are asking whether they now have the ability to vote again?
The Specific Requirements to Vote in Texas
Texas as a state allows those 18 years or older, citizens of
What Happens to Students Who are Arrested for Possession of Prescription Drugs?
When people hear the term drugs, they often think about two types of substances. The first involves controlled substances such as prescription medications. The second type involves illegal drugs such as marijuana and cocaine. Even though many people think that prescription drugs are safer because they are designed by pharmaceutical companies and controlled by doctors,
How has COVID-19 Impacted DUI Enforcement in Texas?
With many restaurants expanding to-go offerings to include to-go alcoholic beverages, the COVID-19 crisis has reshaped drunk driving enforcement throughout the country, including in Texas. Some drivers may unwittingly be cited for open-container laws, while police are boosting their use of no-refusal periods to improve DUI conviction rates.
Open Container Citations
In March 2020, Governor Abbott issued
New Policy Requires Release of Incident Videos Within Three Days
Just after the announcement that Dallas will join many other cities in the country in making police reforms, Police Chief U. Renee Hall announced a new policy for the release of police videos for critical incidents. These deemed critical incidents include police shootings, assaults, and other incidents resulting in the use of force where the
Crime Rates Change Drastically Due to COVID-19
The world has changed drastically as a result of COVID-19. Counties across the country have been asked to shelter in place in an effort to halt the spread of this deadly virus. As many people stay in their homes, police departments across the country are logging far fewer calls for assistance. The result is the
Most Common Reasons A DUI Case May Be Dismissed
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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 DUIs. For those who might not know, a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of greater than 0.08 is considered intoxicated.
What You Need to Know About Confusing CBD, Hemp, Medical Marijuana Laws
To say the laws and enforcement about CBD, hemp, and medical marijuana in Texas are confusing would be something of an understatement. In 2019, lawmakers half-heartedly rode the wave of states legalizing these products. The problem in 2020 is that some cannabis-based items are legal, others are not, and the state continues to lag behind
New Texas Law Criminalizes Universities’ Failure to Report Sexual Misconduct
As of 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) credible accusations of rape, sexual harassment, or sexual misconduct. But some have criticized this law, arguing that it imposes stiffer penalties on those who fail to report