Can Police Search My Car?
- September 23, 2015
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Police and Vehicle Searches in Texas At one time or another, many Texans may be pulled over by a police officer while driving. Whether it happens on a major highway or a secluded country road, this can be a…
License Suspension and Other Aftermath of a DUI or DWI
- September 16, 2015
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DWI Consequences in Texas Texas is one of the toughest states in the nation when it comes to penalties for Driving While Intoxicated. A person who is convicted on a charge of DWI in Texas can expect to deal with…
What Happens After Being Arrested in Houston?
- September 9, 2015
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Arrests in Houston, Texas At some time or another, residents in the Houston area may find themselves placed under arrest. Obviously, this can be a very unsettling and uncomfortable experience. This is especially true for people who have never dealt…
Houston Copyright Laws and What They Could Mean For You
- September 2, 2015
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The Internet has made it easy to get free copies of the latest songs and movies from any one of a number of file sharing websites. It takes only a few minutes to search for the title you want and…
Credit Card Abuse: What Is It and What Are the Penalties?
- August 26, 2015
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Credit and debit card abuse is a relatively common offense in the state of Texas. Although there are many different types of credit card abuse, this crime usually involves using a credit card in an inappropriate or illegal way. Depending…
Criminal Intent and Honest Mistakes
- August 19, 2015
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In order to convict someone of a criminal offense, it is necessary to establish the fact that the crime was committed intentionally. From a legal perspective, criminal intent is the desire of a person to commit an illegal action….
Texas Trespassing Laws: Are There Degrees of Severity?
- August 12, 2015
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Trespassing Laws in Texas Chapter 30 of the Texas Penal Code lists several different offenses involving trespassing. This chapter also contains information about the degrees of severity regarding trespassing offenses. Although simple trespassing can be regarded as a relatively minor…
What are Pretrial Interventions and Pretrial Diversions? How Do They Work?
- August 5, 2015
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Pretrial Interventions and Pretrial Diversions in Texas When people are charged with a crime, they may expect the worst. Even if they have a lawyer, they may assume that they are going to be facing jail time, lengthy probation and…
Should I Tell My Employer About Getting Arrested?
- July 29, 2015
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Telling Texas Employers about Arrests When someone is arrested in Texas, they may wonder if they have to tell their boss or employer about the incident. Naturally, most people might feel nervous about telling their employer about an arrest, especially…
Courtroom Etiquette in Texas
- July 22, 2015
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Anyone who has been inside of a courtroom in Texas knows that it is a serious environment. After all, it is a place where defendants go to hear whether or not they will face legal penalties for their alleged…