Texas Hate Crime Laws
- December 7th, 2016
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Hate Crime Laws in Texas Although all legal violations are taken very seriously in Texas, some criminal actions are considered especially heinous. When a person becomes the victim of a crime due to their race, ethnic background or religious affiliation,…
How Texas Treats Minors Charged with a Crime
- November 30th, 2016
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The Texas Criminal Process For Minors When minors are arrested and charged with a crime in Texas, they will undergo a process that is very different from the process used for adult offenders. The differences can be found throughout the…
Texas Laws for Abuse of the Elderly
- November 23rd, 2016
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Elder Abuse Laws in Texas Under Texas law, people who commit crimes against vulnerable members of society may face enhanced penalties. This includes crimes which target citizens who are aged 65 or older. Because senior citizens may be especially vulnerable…
Driving With a Suspended License in Texas
- November 16th, 2016
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Suspended License Facts in Texas In the state of Texas, the ability to drive a motor vehicle on public roadways is a privilege, not a right. As such, that privilege can be taken away or restricted in certain cases. As…
Texas Arson Laws and Penalties
- November 9th, 2016
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Arson Laws in Texas In Texas, a person who intentionally sets fire to a structure or property may face severe punishments. While starting a fire in certain circumstances is perfectly legal, criminal penalties may apply if that fire was set…
How to React to and Report Police Misconduct
- November 2nd, 2016
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Reporting Police Misconduct in Texas Misconduct by law enforcement officers is a major topic of concern in Texas and throughout the country. Cases involving apparently unjustified uses of force by police officers have been appearing very frequently in media reports…
Misdemeanor Crimes in Texas
- October 26th, 2016
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When a person is charged with a crime in the state of Texas, that crime will be in a specific category. Crimes are categorized based on the perceived severity of the actions. For example, a minor crime such as jaywalking…
What’s the Difference Between State and Federal Crimes?
- October 19th, 2016
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State Crimes vs. Federal Crimes One of the most important features of the government of the United States is the separation of state and federal governments. Although these entities are closely related and often work together, they each serve different…
Disorderly Conduct Laws in Texas: What Happens When You Disturb the Peace
- October 12th, 2016
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Explaining Disorderly Conduct in Texas If you’ve ever seen someone arrested for getting into a fight, making a scene in public or causing a nuisance in Texas, chances are that you witnessed an incident of disorderly conduct. Under Texas law,…
Terroristic Threats: What They Are and How Texas Treats Them
- October 5th, 2016
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Explaining Terroristic Threats in Texas In recent years, concerns over dangerous acts of terrorism have grown at a rapid rate. Nowadays, it’s common for the news reports to feature major stories of deadly terrorist attacks in Texas and around the…