Your coworker or maybe one of your neighbors comes to you to ask a favor. They have a family member coming into town for a visit, but they can't host. Maybe they've got a dog and their loved one is allergic, or perhaps they just don't have a spare bedroom but they...
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Year: 2021
The penalties for drug trafficking in Texas
Many of the drugs that end up in major cities and small towns in the U.S. have origins south of the border. Texas is generally the gateway through which drugs enter this country. This, understandably, explains why a significant number of drug trafficking arrests occur...
Texas has some of the most complex assault laws in the nation
All states have laws governing assault or battery crimes. In some states, these laws are relatively simple. In Texas, however, assault laws are quite complicated. For example, Texas has many classifications of assault, some of them resulting in lifetime prison...
What is considered a white collar crime?
The antiquated terms “white collar” and “blue collar” are outdated, misleading and possibly classist. One does not need to be a power broker on Wall Street to commit a white collar crime. White collar crimes happen at every level of socio-economic strata. So, what is...
What are drug conspiracy charges?
One of the first things that anyone arrested on drug charges wants to do is understand the charges. The different charges can lead to different punishments, and some of those punishments are much more serious than others. In Texas, you can face charges for the...
3 questions to ask when yourself when charged with a DWI
A conviction for driving while intoxicated (DWI) could impact both your short-term and long-term future. Therefore, if the police stop you and charge you with DWI, it is vital that you take all available steps to defend yourself. Saying, “I didn’t do it,” or “The...
How a vacation to Colorado could lead to state or federal drug charges
Colorado is a reasonable distance from Texas. If you want to escape the heat or see some incredibly beautiful scenery, heading to Colorado for your vacation makes perfect sense. Unfortunately, some of the experiences you might enjoy during a Colorado vacation or a...
When do Texas drivers need to install Ignition Interlock Devices in their vehicles?
In Texas, driving is a privilege not a right. Losing your driving privileges is a common consequence after an arrest or conviction for a DWI/DUI. In Texas, driving while intoxicated (DWI) can lead to jail time, fines, probation, conviction, and a license suspension....
Understanding wire fraud: Defrauding others through technology
If you are accused of wire fraud, it’s important for you to take that accusation very seriously. Wire fraud includes any financial fraud that uses information technology or telecommunications. This may include your phone, a fax or even something as simple as a text...
Could your social media posts lead to allegations of assault?
Online interactions are often more blunt and forceful than face-to-face encounters would be. People can say very harsh things online without any immediate personal consequences. People will sometimes go beyond just insulting others to outright threatening them or...