Anyone arrested needs to quickly learn about what steps are necessary to get out and start building a defense. From stealing backpacks to driving while intoxicated, a single arrest can quickly turn a life upside down, so there is no time to waste. A way to get out of...
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3 ways you may accidentally incriminate yourself
Facing criminal charges is overwhelming and complicated, especially if this is your first time in legal trouble. There is a lot to worry about to ensure you can obtain the best possible outcome. You may feel desperate to do anything that will make it be over as...
Underage drunk driving laws in Texas
In Texas, an adult (over the age of 21) can face charges of driving while intoxicated for having a BAC of at least 0.08%, or lacking the necessary physical and mental capabilities to drive due to alcohol or drugs. However, Texas has specific laws for underage...
Alternatives to juvenile pleas
Juvenile crime is serious business in Texas. You probably do not want your child to plead to any of these types of charges — there could be a better way to address the problem. Kids make mistakes, and the Texas justice system provides a few considerations for children...
An overview of Texas shoplifting laws
Shoplifting is a common crime that virtually everyone knows about. Hardly anyone needs to be told that shoplifting is a criminal offense that may come with costly fines and jail time. However, there are many details to the theft laws in Texas that a lot of people do...
What are the options when your teen is in legal trouble?
The teen years are hard on everybody, but for some, this challenging time can lead to criminal behavior. The reasons are numerous: a desire to fit in, a way to get attention, curiosity. Even the best of parents can have teens who get into a brush with the law. Whether...
Did one of these external factors cause you to commit a crime?
Most people are quick to assume that someone facing criminal charges is automatically guilty and committed the illegal act knowingly and intentionally. While these assumptions can be correct in many cases, they do not always reflect the truth. It is possible for you...
The differences between misdemeanors and felonies
When arrested in Texas, a person faces misdemeanor or felony charges. What determines the charge, and what are the differences? Federal and state guidelines dictate what crimes fit the category, and while initially charged under one, a charge may move to another....
Juvenile computer hacking is more than harmless fun
Parents are often impressed at how adeptly their teens use a multitude of technologies. Their sons or daughters may spend hours gaming or staring at weird-looking code as they scroll through screens and occasionally type in a symbol or two. Teens often speak to their...
Learning more about larceny
Larceny may be thought of as a form of theft or its own crime depending on where the crime is committed. As a general rule, larceny is the act of taking someone else's property in Texas without obtaining permission or using force to get it. Other elements of larceny...

