How a Family Violence Conviction in Texas Can Impact Your Life
Texas criminal laws include special provisions for family violence, viewing assault, threats, and other attacks as being more serious when they involve individuals living in a domestic arrangement. Unlawful acts...
What to Never Do if Pulled Over for DWI
Of all possible crimes that could lead to an arrest, people are probably most familiar with drunk driving laws. In fact, at around 72,000 arrests every year, violations of the...
Aggravated Assault With Deadly Weapon Against Federal Agents
Even if you do not have a legal background, there are some points of criminal law that are pretty straightforward and obvious when it comes to whether certain acts are...
How Likely is Cannabis Decriminalization in Texas?
It is a loaded question that is fraught with controversy. Still, more people than ever are asking if Texas cannabis laws will change as a result of national trends toward...
How Serious Are White Collar Crimes in Galveston County?
You can search all you want in the Texas Penal Code for information on what constitutes a white-collar crime, but your efforts will be for naught if you use this...
What is the Difference Between Assault and Aggravated Assault?
The common definition of assault is a physical attack on another person, but Texas criminal laws employ a much more detailed description when someone is arrested. The Texas Penal Code...
Why You Should Never Accept a Plea Deal Without a Lawyer
Texas ranks second among all US states in terms of population, so you probably expect arrest rates to be relatively high. However, the number of people who are charged with...
Texas Gun Laws and the Upsurge of Mass Shootings
FBI officials define “mass shootings” as events in which at least four victims are murdered through the use of a firearm by a lone gunman in a public place. Texas...
Galveston County DA Office Seeking Budget Increase
Galveston County District Attorney Seeking Funds For More Prosecutors Hello everyone, I know I’m a little late on doing this live session, but I wanted to make sure I got...
Why is There Such an Increase in Violent Crime During Summer?
It may come as a surprise to learn that criminal offenses are seasonal in nature, but data indicates that rates tend to trend higher in the summer months. Some studies...
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