Information is powerful. Algorithms can be used to sort it and make predictions based on what that information shows. This is all the basis of predictive policing systems. Essentially, the algorithm gets information about arrests and criminal activity from the police...
Drunk driving is a serious offense with severe personal and legal implications. A DWI conviction can hang over your head for the rest of your life. If the police are convinced that you are drunk behind the wheel, they will formally charge you with driving while...
Substance abuse issues by one or both spouses contribute to the end of many marriages. If you’re divorcing a spouse with an alcohol problem, you’re by no means alone. Of course, that doesn’t make it any less difficult – especially if you have children. Your primary...
With schools opening back again in a week or two, teens all over Texas will be heading to stores and malls for school clothing and supplies. These necessary items can sometimes stretch a family’s budget to the breaking point, making a teen more inclined to employ a...
The police have the right and duty to stop cars that are suspected of committing crimes or were going to commit crimes. One such crime is drunk driving. An officer may have reasonable suspicion that a driver is drunk if the officer witnesses the driver run a red light...
If you are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), a conviction can result in serious consequences. After this arrest, you are likely focused on things like having the charges reduced or dismissed. While this may seem impossible, there are methods to help...
The United States Constitution sets standards for the rights of people who are in this country. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are known as the Bill of Rights. One of these amendments, the Fifth Amendment, has been the subject of lawsuits based on...
The U.S. Constitution’s Fourth Amendment protects your personal privacy. It provides the right for all citizens to be free from the unreasonable intrusion of the government into their property, businesses, homes and persons. This is true regardless of where the...
You may have heard people talk about how something can be a crime of passion. This generally just means that they were suddenly exposed to an unexpected situation and they committed a crime as a result. For example, this may happen when someone who finds their spouse...
As people of all ages with some extra free time hit the malls and other shopping areas this summer, store managers and employees will likely be extra watchful for shoplifters. Of course, some shoppers are watched more closely than others, whether because they’re...