An Overview of Texas Identity Theft Laws
- November 8th, 2017
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Identity theft is a crime in Texas. It occurs when a person wrongfully makes use of another individual’s personal data to get goods, services, or things of value. Two primary laws apply to identity theft in Texas. According to USA…
What Is Community Supervision in Harris County?
- November 1st, 2017
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The laws of Texas define community supervision as probation in Harris County. Before 1913, two sentencing options existed: 1) at sentencing, the judge could send the defendant to prison or 2) the jury might recommend no sentence. In 1913, the Texas Court…
5 Defenses for Fighting an Indecent Exposure Charge
- October 18th, 2017
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Indecent exposure is against the law. Even if you didn’t expose yourself to a minor or another person, you could be charged with a serious sex offense or even be required to register as a sex offender. It probably doesn’t…
What to Do If You’ve Been Falsely Accused of Elder Abuse
- October 11th, 2017
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Other than children, elderly individuals are often the most vulnerable in our society. Ninety percent of the time, family members—not hired professionals—are reported for elder abuse. The most common types of elder abuse include: 1) physical abuse, 2) undue influence,…
How Hurricane Harvey Affected Looting Laws in Texas
- September 27th, 2017
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Residents of Houston and surrounding counties are still struggling with the massive devastation left by Hurricane Harvey. Recent history—and historical recounts of previous natural disasters throughout the county—shows that a common pattern exists: Destruction is caused by the disaster Price…
Penalties for a Misdemeanor Crime in Texas
- September 13th, 2017
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Misdemeanor crimes include various charges prosecuted under Texas state law. A misdemeanor offense is usually viewed as a less serious matter than a felony offense. Both must be taken seriously by the accused. If convicted of a misdemeanor crime, the…
Reasons to Have Your Criminal Record Expunged
- September 6th, 2017
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A criminal past can hurt your future in a variety of ways. Expungement, sometimes called expunction, is a type of legal procedure that helps an eligible, deserving individual to have records relating to criminal charges erased from both law enforcement…
Cyberbullying Laws: How Texas’s New “David’s Law” Can Impact Schools
- August 23rd, 2017
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Cyberbullying is an epidemic throughout the country. It’s a relatively new phenomenon, but one that’s turned into a significant threat to today’s young people. David’s Law is named for David Molak, a 16-year-old student with leukemia who was harassed by…
Knowing Your Rights for the Upcoming Texas No Refusal Weekend
- August 16th, 2017
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Labor Day weekend is also a “No Refusal” weekend in Houston. Texas prosecutors like “No Refusal” holidays because they have a deterrent effect on drunk driving. Statistics show that an inordinate number of drunk driving fatalities occur during holidays, including…
DWI: How Texas’s “Second Chance” Law Could Help First-Time Offenders
- August 9th, 2017
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Governor Gregg Abbott recently signed H.B. 3016, a bill that will allow a first-time DWI offender to submit an application for non-disclosure to restrict access to his or her criminal record. The new law seals the offender’s record and prohibits…