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…
What is the Difference Between Manslaughter and Homicide?
- July 15, 2015
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Manslaughter and Homicide in Texas Most people in Texas have heard of the crimes called manslaughter and homicide. In fact, most people may know that these two charges are issued in cases where someone loses his or her life at…
What is “Disturbing the Peace?” Can I Go to Jail for it?
- July 9, 2015
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Disturbing the Peace in Texas Many people may have heard of a criminal offense call “disturbing the peace” but not everyone knows just what this charge means. Also known as “breach of the peace” or “disorderly conduct,” this criminal charge…
What Should I Do if I Have Been Accused of a Sex Crime?
- July 1, 2015
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When someone is accused of a sex crime in Texas, it’s important to take action. The law states that anyone accused of a crime has the right to hire legal counsel and defend themselves in court. However, a legal defense…
I Was Arrested for Drugs – Is This a State or Federal Crime?
- June 24, 2015
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Texas law enforcement spends a great deal of their resources and time making drug-related arrests. The court system regularly issues severe legal punishments for drug convictions. These penalties can include jail or prison time, fines, probation, community service and…