Why You Probably Need a Defense Lawyer – Even if You’re Innocent
- January 4, 2017
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While the United States justice system operates under a supposition that people are innocent until proven guilty, the experience of criminal charges can feel quite different. Investigators and prosecutors often pursue their cases with tunnel-like vision, searching for enough evidence…
What Weapons Are Illegal in Texas?
- December 28, 2016
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What Weapons Are Illegal in Texas? One of the few things that you can get most Texans to agree on is that they are strongly protective of their right “… to keep and bear arms…” But even the State of…
Stalking Laws in Texas: Definitions and Penalties
- December 21, 2016
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What Is Stalking in Texas? In the state of Texas, citizens are protected by laws in many different ways. For example, they are protected from physical attacks by laws regarding assault. Their property is protected by laws regarding theft and…
What Does a Criminal Defense Lawyer Do? Can They Help Me?
- December 14, 2016
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How Criminal Defense Lawyers Can Help Texas Defendants When someone in Texas is charged with a criminal offense, one of the first things that they should do is hire an experienced criminal defense attorney. Some people may already have a…
Texas Hate Crime Laws
- December 7, 2016
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Hate Crime Laws in Texas Although all legal violations are taken very seriously in Texas, some criminal actions are considered especially heinous. When a person becomes the victim of a crime due to their race, ethnic background or religious affiliation,…
How Texas Treats Minors Charged with a Crime
- November 30, 2016
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The Texas Criminal Process For Minors When minors are arrested and charged with a crime in Texas, they will undergo a process that is very different from the process used for adult offenders. The differences can be found throughout the…
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…