With many bars and breweries closed for the COVID-19 pandemic, you might want to enjoy the last of the warm weather outdoors with some beer, wine and your friends. If you drive home with an open bottle of wine, however, you could be charged with a misdemeanor. Open containers—that is,... View Article
Red light cameras reveal that a driver runs a red light every 20 minutes. This increases during peak times, when impatience and frustration take over on crowded commutes. However, many of these incidents of red light running in Lubbock, TX arise not out of a need to break laws, but... View Article
We’ve all been there—you’re cruising down the road and flashing red and blue lights come up behind you. It turns out you’ve forgotten about some traffic law or another, and now you’ve got a brand-new ticket to commemorate the occasion. After you’ve passed the driver’s test and have been driving... View Article
Any police procedural fan knows that anytime a suspect is arrested, they must be read their Miranda rights—the speech that starts out with “you have the right to remain silent.” However, many people don’t fully understand what their Miranda rights are, and what they mean in Lubbock, TX. The Miranda... View Article
Most laypeople know that they have some legal rights when law enforcement pulls them over or stops them on the street, but what those rights are and how far they extend depend on the specific circumstances of your stop. Today it’s crucial to understand your rights, but cooperate with police... View Article