If you've seen a crime drama unfold on television, then you've likely heard about plea deals. What you may not know is what motivates prosecutors to make such offers to defendants. You may also wonder why you should consider agreeing to a plea deal instead of going to...
Month: February 2021
Month: February 2021
Are Breathalyzer tests always accurate?
An estimated 50% of motorists who cause car crashes have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.16% or more, a percentage that's double Texas' legal limit of 0.08%. Many police officers perform field sobriety testing after pulling over a suspected drunk driver. They...
Do you have to do everything that a police officer asks you to do?
Children are taught from the earliest levels of public school education to respect those in positions of authority, like police officers. The mainstream media and even entertainment help reinforce the idea that citizens must always comply with the instructions or...