Getting arrested can be a jarring, upsetting experience. Knowing what to do at the moment can be difficult. However, knowing what to do if you are being arrested in Texas is important. The steps you take during and after being...
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The winter holiday season brings warm memories and traditions for many people. Christmas and New Year can be a joyous season, from giving and receiving gifts to enjoying holiday movies and music and attending holiday functions. Unfortunately, domestic violence continues...
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Holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year, are times when law enforcement officers and Texas and throughout the US increase their efforts to arrest drunk drivers. As a result, officers often report higher-than-average numbers of DWI arrests during the holidays....
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Many of us attend holiday parties and functions throughout November and December. While driving to or from work or an event, you may look into your rear-view mirror and see a flashing light. You pull over and see a police...
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President Joe Biden recently pardoned federal marijuana possession convictions. He asked state governors to follow his lead and pardon those convicted of marijuana charges in their own states. Hundreds of Texans have been imprisoned based on state-level marijuana possession charges,...
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Defendants charged with a crime have the right to a speedy trial. The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees that “in all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial.” The Texas...
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If you have been charged with embezzlement in Texas, you may wonder what type of penalties you could face. Embezzlement is a serious crime with significant penalties. The specific penalties you will face depend on the value of the allegedly...
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If you have been convicted of a crime in Texas, you have the right to file an appeal. If your appeal is successful, you could have your conviction overturned. If there is any possibility of getting a second chance on...
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Domestic violence, also called family violence in Texas, is a criminal offense. Unfortunately, many defendants facing family violence charges have been falsely accused. In divorce cases, one parent may falsely accuse the other parent as a way to gain a...
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A 29-year-old man from Texas was arrested and taken into custody based on multiple warrants, all for the promotion of child pornography. The man was a fugitive who had fled to Oregon to avoid arrest in Texas. He was staying...
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With the holidays coming up, law enforcement officers will increase their monitoring of intoxicated drivers. Every year intoxicated drivers cause fatal accidents all across Texas. When a person gets behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated and kills someone...
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Being charged with any crime causes stress and anxiety. However, being falsely accused of a sexual assault or another sex crime in Texas has unique concerns. The stigma of being charged with a sex crime, even if you were innocent,...
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