The goal of predictive policing is to do away with racial bias. A computer is used to predict where crimes will take place. The algorithm can tell officers where to go in advance if there’s a high probability of this activity, and they can hopefully respond quickly....
Month: January 2021
Month: January 2021
How Texas penalties increase for those with repeat DWI offenses
When your blood alcohol concentration is 0.08% or higher, you can get arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI). Although many times a DWI is a victimless crime that results from a traffic stop, the penalties are still very serious. After all, some DWI offenses...
What happens if you refuse a Breathalyzer test in Texas?
You’re pulled over for rolling too fast through a stop sign or making a turn a bit too wide. The next thing you know, the officer says that they’re concerned you may be intoxicated. They want you to take a Breathalyzer test. Can you refuse? Yes, but there are a few...
What you need to know about Texas’ drug courts
A recent news story chronicled how Nueces County's Drug Court works. This coastal Texas county isn't unique in its operation of a drug court program, though. At least 13 local jurisdictions run these courts in conjunction with Texas Child Protective Services (CPS)....