Parole and the Possibility of Early Release from Prison
- December 9th, 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…
The Degrees of Crime: Felonies, Misdemeanors, Infractions
- November 25th, 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…
Am I Allowed to Own a Firearm in Texas?
- November 11th, 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…
Perjury: What Happens When Someone Lies to the Court
- October 28th, 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 21st, 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 14th, 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…
Can Police Search My Car?
- September 23rd, 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…
What Happens After Being Arrested in Houston?
- September 9th, 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…
Credit Card Abuse: What Is It and What Are the Penalties?
- August 26th, 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 19th, 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….