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…
Crime Throughout History: The Dunbar Armored Robbery
- November 4, 2015
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The truth is that most people who commit robberies in the U.S. are caught fairly quickly. In most of these cases, the robbers may get away with a few thousand dollars but big heists are uncommon. However, once in awhile,…
Perjury: What Happens When Someone Lies to the Court
- October 28, 2015
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When someone is asked to give statements in a court of law, during a trial or during a legal matter, they are usually asked to do so under oath. This means that they swear to tell only truthful statements…
How Juries Selected for a Trial and How Can I Make Them Like Me?
- October 21, 2015
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The Jury Selection Process in Texas The Constitution of the United States guarantees people the right to a trial by a jury when they are charged with a criminal offense. In nearly all cases, the decision of this jury…
5 Things You Didn’t Realize Were Illegal in Texas
- October 14, 2015
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Most folks in Texas are law-abiding citizens in their day-to-day lives. They drive the speed limit, pay for their purchases and avoid engaging in illegal actions. However, some people may not realize that some of their seemingly innocent actions…
Crime Throughout History: Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre
- October 7, 2015
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Note: This is a new series for the blog that will be featured once per month, Crime Throughout History. With each post we will focus on an infamous crime and explore the details surrounding it. We’re kicking off this feature…