It is important to understand Texas open container laws before you take an open container of alcohol on the road. Many Texas drivers unintentionally break the open container law by mistake or because they have heard common drunk driving myths....
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Texas is known for having some of the most pro-gun laws. It is also home to the largest number of gun owners in the U.S. However, not everyone in Texas is legally allowed to purchase and/or own a firearm. Texas...
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Rape charges can be among the most serious criminal charges in Texas. Police officers and prosecutors focus a significant amount of time and resources on prosecuting rape cases. Unfortunately, innocent people can be charged with sexual assault. If you are...
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Drug cases can be complex and carry significant penalties. However, the amount of drugs allegedly involved in the crime, the circumstances of the crime, and the defendant’s criminal history are all important factors. The Texas Controlled Substances Act - Chapter...
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Protective orders are an important tool for domestic violence victims. When someone has been threatened or abused, they can seek a protective order that prohibits the abuser from coming near them. A protective order allows someone who has been the...
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Dallas Fort Worth police officers have begun focusing on making arrests related to methamphetamine instead of marijuana. The majority of recent arrests related to marijuana and Dallas were for small amounts. As many as 80% of marijuana arrests were for...
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Many people in Texas assume that they cannot be convicted of a DWI for prescription medication. This is not the case; you can be charged with a DWI for prescription drug use in Texas. Driving while taking a prescribed medication...
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Texas prosecutors have been cracking down on telemarketing fraud. Last year, Texas was involved in an operation to stop a telefraud scheme that affected over 67 million Americans with approximately 1.3 billion deceptive calls. The telemarketers claimed that they were...
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Local law enforcement agencies are ramping up their efforts to arrest Texas drivers for DWIs. If you are one of the many Texans arrested for a DWI in Texas, it is crucial that you discuss your case with an attorney...
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If you have been charged with a crime in Texas, you may be facing state charges or federal charges. Understanding the difference between state and federal crimes can be confusing. State crimes violate Texas laws, while federal crimes violate federal...
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In Texas, being accused of committing fraud is a serious matter, and prosecutors take fraud charges seriously. There are many different types of fraud charges, ranging from insurance fraud to check fraud. All fraud charges involve a deliberate attempt to...
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Last week, a 38-year-old Texas woman was jailed for alleged drunk driving with a child passenger. The crash was reported in the Black Oak Community. When law enforcement officers arrived, deputies located a woman and a child. She told the...
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