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...
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The rules of DWI chemical tests in Texas
Driving while intoxicated in Texas can result in a misdemeanor DWI charge. The most common form of evidence in a DWI case is proof of blood alcohol concentration shown through chemical testing. However, there are flaws in the process. How does a chemical test work?...
Can your skincare regimen cause you to fail a DWI breath test?
If you are like many young adults, you worry about developing wrinkles, dark spots and other blemishes on your skin. While it is advisable to wear sunscreen and regularly meet with your doctor, you may also prevent skin damage with a skincare regimen. According to...
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...
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...
Will drug crimes compromise your college success?
Involvement with drugs can have many repercussions that impact your personal, professional and educational goals. When attending a college institution, drug crimes could disrupt your studies. When you understand the correlation between drug use and its consequences,...
What makes assault a second-degree felony?
When you face assault charges, the prosecutor can apply various degrees. In some cases, you may only face a misdemeanor, but usually assault is a felony. According to the Texas Constitution and Statutes, there are some specific conditions that could elevate your...
What does it mean to deprive someone of property?
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...
Buying items with false ID may lead to felony charges in Texas
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...
What is verbal abuse?
If you are like most people, when you think of domestic violence allegations, you may think of physical assault. However, domestic violence does not always have to include physical abuse. It can be solely verbal. According to WebMD, emotional abuse utilizes words to...
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