How to Respond to a Cease and Desist Letter
- March 7th, 2018
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If you have received a cease and desist letter (C&D), stay calm. A cease and desist letter is a common tool used to enforce intellectual property rights and other matters. An intellectual property violation can involve plagiarism, use of an…
Driving With a Suspended License: Texas Laws and Penalties
- January 24th, 2018
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Texas will suspend or revoke a person’s driving privileges for numerous reasons. A suspended license means a person’s driving privileges were temporarily taken away. The person can’t operate a motor vehicle for a specific time such as six months or…
What Is Community Supervision in Harris County?
- November 1st, 2017
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The laws of Texas define community supervision as probation in Harris County. Before 1913, two sentencing options existed: 1) at sentencing, the judge could send the defendant to prison or 2) the jury might recommend no sentence. In 1913, the Texas Court…
Penalties for a Misdemeanor Crime in Texas
- September 13th, 2017
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Misdemeanor crimes include various charges prosecuted under Texas state law. A misdemeanor offense is usually viewed as a less serious matter than a felony offense. Both must be taken seriously by the accused. If convicted of a misdemeanor crime, the…
Most Dangerous Prison in Texas
- July 28th, 2017
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Most Dangerous Prison in Texas The recent media frenzy surrounding convicted sex offender and former spokesman Jared Fogle captured the attention of the nation. Many found it hard to believe that a trusted and familiar media personality could cause sexual…
Can I Choose Jail Instead of Probation?
- May 31st, 2017
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Why would anyone choose to go to jail when probation is an option? The Texas Commission on Jail Standards recognizes a troubling jail versus probation trend. Some offenders choose lockup instead of community supervision. The most common argument provided by…
What Does Double Jeopardy Mean in Legal Terms?
- May 24th, 2017
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Double Jeopardy in the courtroom is an interesting idea that almost everyone has heard about on TV or at the movies. The framers of the U.S. Constitution wrote a Double Jeopardy clause in the Fifth Amendment to prevent a government…
What’s the Difference Between Probation and Parole?
- April 26th, 2017
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It is important to know the differences between probation and parole. Although there are several similarities between them, people on probation or parole must adhere to a specific set of conditions and rules. Violation of probation and parole can lead…
How Does Probation Work?
- March 1st, 2017
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Probation is an alternative to a jail sentence. The offender, or person convicted of a crime, is allowed to remain free and follow rules, policies and procedures outlined by a judge. A judge may sentence the offender to serve a…
What’s the Difference Between State and Federal Crimes? – Part 2
- February 8th, 2017
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Demystifying State and Federal Crimes In law, there are situations when a person may be found liable for violating a state’s law and other cases where one may be found guilty of violating federal law. Furthermore, some cases are restricted…