Crime Throughout History: Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre
- October 7th, 2015
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Note: This is a new series for the blog that will be featured once per month, Crime Throughout History. With each post we will focus on an infamous crime and explore the details surrounding it. We’re kicking off this feature…
How to Get a Job After a DUI/DWI
- September 30th, 2015
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Employment After A DWI in Texas Being convicted of driving while intoxicated in Texas can seriously alter a person’s life. The consequences of a DWI conviction can include jail time, steep fines and lost driving privileges. Even a first-time offender…
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…
License Suspension and Other Aftermath of a DUI or DWI
- September 16th, 2015
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DWI Consequences in Texas Texas is one of the toughest states in the nation when it comes to penalties for Driving While Intoxicated. A person who is convicted on a charge of DWI in Texas can expect to deal with…
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…
Houston Copyright Laws and What They Could Mean For You
- September 2nd, 2015
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The Internet has made it easy to get free copies of the latest songs and movies from any one of a number of file sharing websites. It takes only a few minutes to search for the title you want and…
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….
Texas Trespassing Laws: Are There Degrees of Severity?
- August 12th, 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 5th, 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…