Public Intoxication: Laws and Penalties in Texas
- March 23, 2016
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Public Intoxication in Texas Whether it’s at a BBQ, a bar or at the big game, it’s no secret that many Texans enjoy alcoholic beverages when they’re having a good time. Although there is nothing wrong with having a few…
Texas Hit and Run Laws
- March 16, 2016
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Hit and Run Laws in Texas Drivers throughout the state of Texas rely on the rules of the road to stay safe while driving. Laws governing speed limits and safe driving practices are an essential part of responsible motor vehicle…
Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm: Texas Laws
- March 9, 2016
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Unlawfully Discharging a Firearm in Texas Many citizens of Texas are proud supporters of the 2nd Amendment. The majority of gun owners in the state of Texas are responsible owners of firearms who practice proper gun safety. However, Texas has…
Texas Theft Laws
- March 2, 2016
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Theft Laws in Texas In Texas, the law is clear: steal something that doesn’t belong to you and you can expect to be punished. Although theft in Texas is a relatively common offense, this doesn’t mean that law enforcement doesn’t…
How to Represent Yourself in Court
- February 24, 2016
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Representing Yourself in Texas Court People may choose to represent themselves in court for a variety of reasons. For example, they may feel that they cannot afford adequate legal representation or that the attorney provided by the state can’t handle…
The Marijuana Laws of Texas
- February 17, 2016
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Marijuana Laws in Texas Marijuana has certainly been getting a lot of coverage in the news recently. Several states, including Colorado and Washington, have completely legalized marijuana for recreational and medicinal use. Some other states, like California, have decriminalized the…
What Exactly Constitutes Breaking and Entering?
- February 10, 2016
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Breaking and Entering in Texas While browsing crime reports in the local newspaper or online, it’s common to see an entry that describes a person accused of a “B&E“. These initials stand for breaking and entering and it is a…
Crime Throughout History: Bernie Madoff
- February 3, 2016
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The Bernie Madoff Case At the end of 2008, a man named Bernie Madoff was arrested in relation to a case that would make history. This Wall Street professional was eventually convicted in the largest financial fraud case in the…
3 Weird Cases of Criminal Mischief
- January 27, 2016
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Strange Criminal Mischief Cases People can be charged with criminal mischief for many reasons. This criminal charge is often used to charge people who committed relatively minor offenses that are still serious enough to deserve arrest and legal punishment. In…
4 Common Legal Defenses to Criminal Charges
- January 20, 2016
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Common Legal Defenses in Texas When someone is charged with a crime in Texas, they may have to present a defense in court. Hiring a lawyer is the best way to construct a solid legal defense. Criminal defense attorneys often…