How Common Are False Charges In Domestic Violence Cases?
False Domestic Violence Charges Are Not Uncommon Every relationship has its ups and downs. Even happy, long-term marriages include a certain amount of disagreements and fighting. But when a relationship...
Texas Cannabis Laws – How Harsh Are The Penalties?
What You Need To Know About Texas Cannabis Laws Cannabis laws in Texas are harsh – even though it is a popular recreational drug despite the fact that it is...
Drug Possession Charges in Texas and Their Cost
In Texas, drug possession is a serious criminal offense. Texas has some of the most stringent drug laws in the entire country. If you are arrested on Galveston drug possession...
Consequences of Violating Probation
In Texas, probation is often referred to as “community supervision” but the consequences of violating probation can be severe. Under state law (Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 42A.001), community supervision...
Cellphone Rights – What You Should Know About Illegal Police Searches
Your cellphone rights are protected by the Constitution. Under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, you are protected against unreasonable searches and seizures by governmental authorities. With the amount...
Collateral Consequences of Criminal Charges
A criminal conviction can have serious collateral consequences for the alleged offender, both direct and indirect. The direct consequences are generally found within the state and federal criminal codes. They...
Overview of the Criminal Defense Process in Texas
Being accused of a crime is stressful, frightening, and confusing, this is why you need to be informed on the criminal defense process in Texas. Even if you haven’t been...
Understanding Court Terminology
Understanding court terminology can keep you from making serious mistakes. Unfortunately, in some cases, people run into issues because they do not understand the meaning or implications of certain court...
Expunging a Felony in Texas: An Overview of the Process
A felony criminal record can make it difficult to get a loan, an apartment, or even a job. Even without a conviction, a past or current felony arrest has the...
Teens and Prescription Drug Possession in Texas: What Parents Need to Know
Prescription drug possession and the misuse of prescription drugs by teenagers have become a serious public safety problem. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, young adults are most...
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