Policy and Introduction to the 25 Year Exemption This commentary is the first in a series of articles which will discuss legal issues with the titling and importation of foreign cars into the United States of America as part of our growing focus on the legal issues affecting the automotive enthusiast community. In this article […]
Harlon Ray Buckner, II v. The State of Texas – Link to Opinion – Affirmed DNA testing of old evidence has become almost routine, however, procedural issues can easily stand in the way of allowing a convicted person getting a new trial. Buckner v. State shows how careful an attorney must be to preserve rights […]
Up until now, of all the crimes you hypothesized you could commit and get arrested for, we are certain one has never streamed into your mind. That thought is whether or not you could get arrested for Boating While Intoxicated as you paddle a canoe. Under the strictest interpretation of Texas Penal Code, Chapter 49, […]
The State of Texas has a proud history of racing; such greats as Shelby and Bondurant have graced this state’s register of residents. However, our racing prowess will not stop the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s (TCEQ) from interpreting their automotive emission rules quite strictly. So strictly in fact, that your custom, mandrel bent, stainless […]
The 9th Court of Appeals released 1 opinion today, a memorandum opinion concerning a Montgomery County criminal case: CHAD ERIC MINER, v. THE STATE OF TEXAS – Affirmed The 9th Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the Montgomery County Court at Law #5’s denial of the defendant’s motion to suppress evidence prior to trial for DWI. […]
In case you missed it, Casey Pachall, the starting quarterback for the TCU Horned Frogs, was arrested this week. As the article notes, and as any college football fan already knows, Pachall was suspended indefinitely from the team. Even a cursory scan of internet message boards will show that this is considered a “good thing,” […]
On March 27, 2013 the United States Supreme Court handed down its decision in US v. Windsor in which it ruled that the federal government could not define marriage so as to prevent same-sex partners from getting federal benefits. The decision represented one of the swiftest civil rights shifts in American history, however, because only […]
The short answer is yes. While your vehicle may be modified in an entirely safe and responsible manner, the police have the right to complete safety inspections on a vehicle. If the officer looks at your vehicle, and has reason to believe that your car may violate a state law concerning equipment or safety – […]
The Texas Renaissance Festival is a great place to go have some fun, family friendly or not. However, the Texas Renaissance Festival is also a place where you need to be careful. No, not from the people who are going with you, but law enforcement. For those who don’t know, camping at the Renaissance Festival […]