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This year, Texas became one of a growing number of states where someone who causes a fatal drunk driving crash can end up having to support any minor children left without a parent or legal guardian as a result of their actions. The law became effective on Sept. 1....
Criminal sentencing follows a guilty verdict or plea in a criminal case. It's a critical juncture where the court imposes a legal penalty on the defendant. This can range from fines and probation to imprisonment. Understanding the sentencing process can help those who...
Those convicted of a driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense in Texas can expect the courts to impose driving consequences. A guilty plea or conviction will typically result in a mandatory license suspension. How long the courts take someone's driving privileges will...
If you have recently been arrested on DWI charges and allegations of driving under the influence, it’s important to consider exactly how the process played out. For example, prior to making any traffic stop, a police officer needs to have reasonable suspicion. There...
Probation is a type of criminal sentence that allows a person to remain in the community rather than serve time in jail or prison if they comply with certain conditions. These conditions may include reporting to a probation officer, undergoing drug testing, attending...
Human trafficking occurs when one person forces another against their will through fraud or coercion to complete acts of labor or commercial sex. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) defines human trafficking as any illegal exploitation of another. This can...
Any kind of criminal record will affect someone's opportunities in life, but there's little question that a felony inspires greater negative impacts than a misdemeanor charge. Even low-level felonies will make it harder for someone to get the best jobs and to secure...
As you probably know, marijuana use is not currently legal in Texas for recreational purposes. If you’ve been wrongfully accused of distributing marijuana, it can be stressful and overwhelming. The consequences of a conviction for drug distribution can be severe and...
Parents who are sending their children off to college sometimes worry about drug use. They know that college has a reputation for the use of drugs on campus, and they also know that this is when a lot of students are experiencing independence and freedom for the first...
An opportunity to minimize the consequences can be hard to resist when you are in legal trouble. Those facing serious felony charges can be especially tempted by the offer of a plea bargain. Plea bargains have helped many criminal defendants avoid the harshest...
