Life rarely goes as planned. One second everything seems perfect but the very next, you may find yourself getting shoved inside a police van. This might look like a huge leap, but the truth is, this situation is not very rare. Especially because you don’t even have to actually commit a crime to experience this,Continue reading “How to Get Charges Dropped Before Court Date”
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Police Brutality Protests in Downtown Austin
Since the recent death of George Floyd in the city of Minneapolis, Austin, Texas has seen day after day of protests resembling those of the Black Lives Matter marches across the U.S. and across the world. While at times anti-police brutality marches have turned violent themselves, the issue of which the Black Lives Matter movementContinue reading “Police Brutality Protests in Downtown Austin”
Police Brutality Protests in Downtown Austin
Since the recent death of George Floyd in the city of Minneapolis, Austin, Texas has seen day after day of protests resembling those of the Black Lives Matter marches across the U.S. and across the world. While at times anti-police brutality marches have turned violent themselves, the issue of which the Black Lives Matter movementContinue reading “Police Brutality Protests in Downtown Austin”
Getting Domestic Violence Charges Dismissed
Family violence events are regretful. No amount of wishing can undo what was said and done in the heat of the moment. Sometimes despite our best intentions, a situation spirals out of control as we are led by potent emotions that cloud our thinking.
Can US Customs Search Your Phone? CBP Detaining and Testing Privacy at the Austin Bergstrom Airport
Austin airport security has been becoming more and more intrusive, but summer just got a lot hotter at our local airport. Austin native Seth Harp was was pulled from the line by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), questioned, and detained for hours. Officers read every page of his personal journal, took his phone and laptop, and searched his luggage, all without a warrant.
Lying or Excessive Force, Which is Worse?
Last week, an Austin Police Department officer was fired for lying about using excessive force during an arrest. This leads us to an important question in regards to the responsibility placed on an APD officer.
Law Office of James Gill Honors Veterans
Our local Austin law firm understands the sacrifice that our nation’s veterans have made. Our veterans risk not only their lives but in many cases their mental health as well. The hardships our veterans face are numerous. The Law Office of James Gill looks to help veterans in any way possible, and so we are nowContinue reading “Law Office of James Gill Honors Veterans”
Is Poor Lab Work Going to Cost a Man His Life?
On Wednesday, in the state’s most superior criminal court, a closer look into Areli Escobar’s case was ordered. Escobar was convicted and sentenced to death in the 2009 sexual assault and stabbing of his neighbor, a young 17-year-old high school student. Nearly a decade later, Escobar’s defense lawyer is calling for a reconsideration of theContinue reading “Is Poor Lab Work Going to Cost a Man His Life?”
No Refusal Weekend Austin, Texas Initiative
Austin’s No Refusal Weekends: What Does It Really Mean? The Austin Police Department is continuing their “No Refusal DWI” policy which began earlier this year. The enforcement of this policy runs from 10 PM through 5AM every Friday and Saturday night and continues into Sunday morning. The next “no refusal” weekend will occur this weekendContinue reading “No Refusal Weekend Austin, Texas Initiative”
Celebrities Arrested for Carrying Guns at the Airport
So who’s been busted for trying to carry a gun onto a plane recently? In June, it was Zonnique Pullins, rapper T.I.’s stepdaughter and member of the girl group O.M.G. You could say she missed her flight, since she was arrested in the morning of a Thursday and got her release the next morning. OtherContinue reading “Celebrities Arrested for Carrying Guns at the Airport”