In a law firm, paralegals are one of the most important, yet least recognized members. Because most of a paralegal’s work is done behind the scenes, many often do not realize how crucial their role in the legal industry really is. You may find yourself asking: What exactly ...
The Legality of Fireworks in Texas It’s almost Independence Day, and we’re all getting the grill out to celebrate! There are many ways Texans like to ...
Mental Health in the Criminal Justice System Since taking government classes in high school I have always been in awe of how our constitution, legal ...
Why You Get Pulled Over: Probable Cause vs. Reasonable Suspicion
Probable Cause v. Reasonable Suspicion You have just been arrested and you’re not sure why. What enabled the officer to pull you over and search your ...
In 1963, Clarence Gideon was charged with breaking and entering in Florida. Gideon was unable to afford a lawyer, so he requested the court appoint ...
On July 3 rd , 1844, Allen became the first African American licensed to practice law in the U.S. To put this into perspective, 16 th U.S. President ...
What makes a criminal case federal? Most crimes are “State” crimes, meaning they are violations of state law. States, through the legislature, create ...