Embezzlement: A Fancy Word for Stealing Money
- January 13, 2016
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Embezzlement Laws in Texas When someone is designated to oversee money or property, they are expected to use those items according to the instructions of the owner. Misusing funds that belong to someone else is an illegal activity and can…
Crime Throughout History: Bernie Tiede
- January 6, 2016
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The Bernie Tiede Case Many residents of the East Texas area have heard the name Bernie Tiede. This man from Carthage, Texas became infamous after he was charged with murder in the late 1990’s. The case became well-known after some…
Voluntary vs. Involuntary Manslaughter
- December 30, 2015
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Manslaughter Laws in Texas In Texas, the crime of manslaughter occurs when one person takes the life of another person without the element of criminal intent. This is a distinct charge from murder because murder refers to the act of…
Bank Robbery: Popular in Movies, Pretty Illegal in Real Life
- December 23, 2015
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Bank Robbery in Texas Few crimes have the same reputation as the crime of bank robbery. Movies and television shows often portray this crime as glamorous or an act of desperation. Many people have heard stories of criminals from the…
Why Are Sites Like Draft Kings Legal?
- December 16, 2015
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Online Gambling Laws in Texas In recent months, online fantasy football sites have been getting a lot of attention in the media. Featured by online marketing companies, podcasts, radio and TV ads, sites like FanDuel and Draft Kings claim…
Parole and the Possibility of Early Release from Prison
- December 9, 2015
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Parole and Early Release in Texas When a person is sentenced to incarceration in prison in Texas, they are expected to serve a certain proportion of their allocated time behind bars. In some cases, they are mandated to serve the…
Crime Throughout History: John Dillinger
- December 2, 2015
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The Life and Crimes of John Dillinger One of the most infamous criminals of the modern era, John Dillinger has become a legend in American history. His name conjures up images of the gangster era, when organized crime gripped major…
The Degrees of Crime: Felonies, Misdemeanors, Infractions
- November 25, 2015
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Felonies, Misdemeanors and Infractions in Texas In the state of Texas, criminal offenses are divided into multiple categories. These categories are determined based on the relative severity of the offenses. Each one of these categories has a unique range of…
What Makes a DUI Become a Felony?
- November 18, 2015
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Felony DUI Charges in Texas Everyone knows that a DWI conviction in Texas is a very serious matter. Even a first time conviction for this offense can lead to jail time, high fines, loss of driving privileges, years of…
Am I Allowed to Own a Firearm in Texas?
- November 11, 2015
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Owning a Firearm in Texas It’s no secret that Texas is a state with lots of support for the 2nd Amendment. The constitutional right to own and carry firearms is an important issue to many people across the state. Although…