Texas Laws for Abuse of the Elderly
- November 23, 2016
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Elder Abuse Laws in Texas Under Texas law, people who commit crimes against vulnerable members of society may face enhanced penalties. This includes crimes which target citizens who are aged 65 or older. Because senior citizens may be especially vulnerable…
Driving With a Suspended License in Texas
- November 16, 2016
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Suspended License Facts in Texas In the state of Texas, the ability to drive a motor vehicle on public roadways is a privilege, not a right. As such, that privilege can be taken away or restricted in certain cases. As…
Texas Arson Laws and Penalties
- November 9, 2016
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Arson Laws in Texas In Texas, a person who intentionally sets fire to a structure or property may face severe punishments. While starting a fire in certain circumstances is perfectly legal, criminal penalties may apply if that fire was set…
How to React to and Report Police Misconduct
- November 2, 2016
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Reporting Police Misconduct in Texas Misconduct by law enforcement officers is a major topic of concern in Texas and throughout the country. Cases involving apparently unjustified uses of force by police officers have been appearing very frequently in media reports…
Misdemeanor Crimes in Texas
- October 26, 2016
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When a person is charged with a crime in the state of Texas, that crime will be in a specific category. Crimes are categorized based on the perceived severity of the actions. For example, a minor crime such as jaywalking…
What’s the Difference Between State and Federal Crimes?
- October 19, 2016
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State Crimes vs. Federal Crimes One of the most important features of the government of the United States is the separation of state and federal governments. Although these entities are closely related and often work together, they each serve different…
Disorderly Conduct Laws in Texas: What Happens When You Disturb the Peace
- October 12, 2016
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Explaining Disorderly Conduct in Texas If you’ve ever seen someone arrested for getting into a fight, making a scene in public or causing a nuisance in Texas, chances are that you witnessed an incident of disorderly conduct. Under Texas law,…
Terroristic Threats: What They Are and How Texas Treats Them
- October 5, 2016
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Explaining Terroristic Threats in Texas In recent years, concerns over dangerous acts of terrorism have grown at a rapid rate. Nowadays, it’s common for the news reports to feature major stories of deadly terrorist attacks in Texas and around the…
Telemarketing Fraud in Texas: Fraud by Phone
- September 28, 2016
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Telemarketing Fraud Laws in Texas For many Texas residents, telemarketing calls are a common annoyance. Many companies use telemarketing to sell products or advertise their services and many of us don’t give them a second thought. However, some unscrupulous individuals…
Drug Paraphernalia: Texas Laws and Regulations for Drug Accessories
- September 21, 2016
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Texas Drug Paraphernalia Laws Texas is well-known for having tough drug laws. Getting caught with even a small amount of illegal narcotics can land you behind bars for a long time. However, getting caught carrying illicit substances is not the…