Aggression can become more than a social issue; it can lead to legal problems too. Social psychologists refer to any act aimed at harming a person or damaging property as aggression. For some people, these feelings can feel out of the scope of their control. For...
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What are the consequences of violating your bail conditions?
Following an arrest for a criminal charge, you will attend a hearing during which the court will determine if you may post a bail payment and leave jail during your trial period. If the judge rules to let you out on bail, there will be certain restrictions by which...
Going over examples of unlawful drug paraphernalia
From damage to your reputation to financial penalties and even time in jail, drug charges can have a negative impact on your life in many different ways. In fact, even seemingly minor allegations, such as the possession of drug paraphernalia, can have devastating...
Do robbery charges have defenses to avoid or reduce penalties?
A theft could become a robbery offense under the Texas Penal Code. When prosecutors allege individuals exposed or subjected others to harm to take something from them, they may file robbery charges. Options exist, however, to defend against the alleged charges....
Why the kind of assault charge matters
Letting your anger overwhelm you may prove problematic. You may face arrest and charges whether you make physical contact with someone else or not. Like most things, the type of charge determines the possible outcome should a judge convict you. Under Texas law,...
A big change for college students with drug convictions
If you have a college-aged student in your family, you are probably thankful to live in the Lone Star State. After all, according to reporting from U.S. News and World Report, in-state tuition at UT-Austin is about $30,000 less per year than out-of-state tuition....
Are drug courts more successful than jail time?
In Texas, someone who is convicted of a drug crime may be sentenced to jail time if the offense is serious enough. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice also developed a drug court program that allows for offenders to receive treatment for substance abuse rather...
The consequences of underage drinking
When your student is off at college, you may feel relief that the hard parenting years are behind you. Until you get the call that your child has gotten caught driving while under the influence of alcohol. The state takes underage drinking seriously, and your family...
Polling shows a public perspective shift on marijuana in Texas
Marijuana law has been in a state of flux nationwide, which asks states, policymakers and everyday residents to confront their previous thoughts on the drug. Where some communities pursue full legalization, others remain firm on their position to keep things illegal...
3 things you cannot do when out on bond
If there is cause to believe you have committed a criminal offense, you are likely to find yourself sitting in jail. Fortunately, in most cases, judges in Texas allow criminal defendants to leave jail after paying a bond. A bond is simply something you give up in...
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