Month: June 2019

Can the police force you to unlock your phone?

Your smartphone has a potential gold mine of information on it for the police. In any situation where you face police scrutiny, you can absolutely bet that the police would love to get a peek into your emails, text messages, geo-location tracking and photos....

Avoid a summer criminal charge with these tips

It's easy to let your guard down in the summer. The days are longer, the sun is shining and holidays abound -- so a lot of people celebrate the season with a few glasses of wine or beer while they're with friends or family. Unfortunately, that tends to lead to an...

CBD oil in Texas: Still risky, despite changes

Texas lawmakers are making changes in the law that will allow broader use of hemp products, including some CBD (cannabidiol) oils in over-the-counter products. But the sale, purchase and possession of CBD oil in Texas remains a complex legal issue. While the federal...

Why can you be arrested for invoking your rights?

You get pulled over for a burned-out bulb in your tail light -- or maybe you rolled through a stop sign without coming to complete stop. Either way, you quickly realize that a police officer has decided to turn the traffic stop into an opportunity to see if you happen...