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…
Expunction in Texas: Do I Need an Attorney?
- June 17, 2015
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Being arrested in Texas can have long-lasting consequences. Many people may not realize that an arrest can be logged into a person’s criminal record and remain there indefinitely. This means that even if a person is arrested and then released…
What Happens if You Get Arrested for Fraud in Harris County
- June 10, 2015
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Getting arrested on fraud charges in Harris County is a big deal. Texas has stiff penalties for defendants convicted of fraud. In some cases of fraud, the federal government may press charges and assign penalties as well. An arrest for…
Expunction and Background Checks in Texas
- June 3, 2015
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Some people in Texas may have heard of the legal term “expunction”. This term refers to a legal actions in which a criminal conviction is removed from a person’s criminal record. In effect, this may prevent future employers from finding…
Expunction Myths: Requirements for Clearing Your Criminal Record
- May 27, 2015
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In Texas, certain criminal convictions may qualify for an expunction if some requirements are met. In effect, an expunction removes a criminal conviction from a person’s record. This means that the crime will not show up when some potential employers…
How Does a Non-Disclosure Order Work?
- May 20, 2015
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In Texas, it is possible for people who have been convicted of criminal offenses to conceal their convictions from employers and others who conduct background checks. In effect, an order of non-disclosure prevents court officials from exposing a person’s criminal…
Resisting Arrest Charges and Possible Defenses
- May 8, 2015
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Disclaimer: This article is not intended as legal advice and does not reflect the opinions of The Law Office of Greg Tsioros. Resisting Arrest: What is it? When a law enforcement officer is trying to arrest a person lawfully and…