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Many arrests stem from an initial interaction with police that spirals out of control. Although Texas police may not have any reason to arrest an individual at first, an individual's actions may lead to the suspicion police need in order to investigate the matter...

When someone in Texas is convicted on drug charges, the penalties that he or she faces largely depend on whether the charges are misdemeanors or felonies, as well as if there was intent to distribute. Regardless, being convicted of drug possession can negatively...

A Texas teen may have learned the hard way that words can be powerful. Now facing a felony charge for terroristic threats, he likely understands the power words can have, especially in a world of social media. Nevertheless, are words alone enough to constitute a...

By any stretch of the imagination, rape is a serious accusation. Those convicted of rape in Texas can expect a significant prison term as well as other penalties. Like any other criminal accusation, however, the charges made by prosecutors must be proved in court by...

Everyone is capable of losing their temper. However, most people are able to restrain themselves from committing any criminal act as a way to vent their anger. Texas police have alleged that a woman failed to exercise the proper restraint while at a dog park and, as a...

Can you figure out why a pregnant actress with five kids would want to send ricin-laden letters to a mayor of a big city and to the President of the United States? That question may still be wracking the minds of federal investigators even after arresting a Texas...

To say that public perception concerning marijuana has undergone a rather seismic shift over the last few years would be something of an understatement. To illustrate, consider the following: At least 15 states now have laws in place decriminalizing marijuana, such...

Earlier this week, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down a very important decision in Maryland v. King, a case examining the legality of those laws calling for DNA samples to be collected via cheek swab from those arrested for "serious" offenses. The case...

The Internet Crime Complaint Center -- otherwise known as IC3 -- recently released the results of its 2012 Internet Crime Report, which provides an in-depth look at some of the cyber crimes and other types of fraud perpetrated here in the U.S. and across the globe...

These days, it seems almost impossible to open the Internet browser on your computer or smartphone without encountering some sort of news feed devoted exclusively to the trials and tribulations of celebrities -- particularly their legal problems. In fact, these feeds...