When The Cops Are Talking To You,
You Should Be Talking To Me.
To commit theft in Texas, you need to deprive someone else of their legal property. It is an essential component of the law that the prosecutor must prove to get a guilty verdict. The Texas Constitution and Statutes explain deprive has a few different definitions that...
Texas prosecutors may file felony charges for using false identification to obtain goods. The Texas Penal Code's website notes that individuals may face state felony charges or first, second or third-degree felony charges for using the fraudulent identification...
It is a scenario you can easily imagine: a family argument over a particularly contentious topic grows heated. In the midst of the conflict, as things get louder they also become physical. The police arrive to calm matters. The question arises, did you commit domestic...
The criminal justice system in the US has long had issues with too many drug-related cases. The prison system also has struggled with having too many prisoners in for drug-related convictions. Because drugs are such a prevalent issue, many states have special drug...
When a Texas law enforcement official stops you and believes you might be driving under the influence, he or she may ask you to submit to a breath test to see if you are, in fact, intoxicated. If your breath test suggests you are under the influence, you may face a...
Although many places across the United States have fully legalized soft drugs like cannabis, Texas is not one of them. While the state has undoubtedly made some progress in eliminating harsh drug laws in recent years, it still lags behind many others. With that said,...
After the police arrested you for drug possession, you worried about how the situation would affect your professional and educational futures. What should you do to mitigate the fallout? The American Bar Association explains how plea bargains work. Not only may you...
If you get pulled over for drinking and driving, you could face severe penalties. For example, you could lose your driving privileges, have to spend time in jail and pay a significant fine. You could face these penalties if you drive with a blood alcohol concentration...
When Texas prosecutors present evidence that you have committed a crime, the evidence in question must credibly serve as proof of your guilt. For instance, if the prosecution produces an item they claim you have stolen, the evidence must relate to your case. If the...
Few areas of the law change more rapidly than marijuana statutes. This makes it difficult for many people to know just what the legality of possessing cannabis is in Texas at present. With so much information on the news about states legalizing certain recreational...
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