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A criminal domestic violence case does not automatically end if the alleged victim declines to testify. Texas prosecutors can and… Continue reading Can My Spouse’s Facebook Posts Be Used Against Me in Court?
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Crime shows–sometimes called “police procedurals”–have been a staple of American television since the 1950s, when Jack Webb’s landmark series Dragnet… Continue reading The Best Crime Shows on TV in 2017
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For many people in Harris and Galveston counties, their first run-in with the law will be over a misdemeanor charge.… Continue reading 10 Common Misdemeanor Crimes in Texas
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The television series Breaking Bad popularized the knowledge of crystallized methamphetamine–i.e., crystal meth–and the dangers it poses to producers and… Continue reading How to Fight a Crystal Meth Possession or Distribution Charge in Texas
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The United States has the highest rate of imprisonment in the world. According to figures published by the BBC, 737… Continue reading Capping Prison Sentences
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The United States is one of the few western countries to try accused juvenile offenders in an adult court system.… Continue reading Increasing the Juvenile Criminal Age in Texas
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Although drug crimes are often associated with illegal narcotics such as cocaine or marijuana, prescription drug abuse is actually the… Continue reading Proper Disposal of Prescription Drugs in Texas
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Every Houston resident has the right to a “trial by jury” when charged with a criminal offense. But there are… Continue reading Grand Juries vs. Petit Juries: An Overview
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Texas has long had a reputation as a gun-friendly state. But that does not mean there is an absence of… Continue reading Surprise: Weapons Charges in a Gun-Friendly State
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There are many legal terms that people are familiar with even if they do not understand the exact meaning. “Burglary”… Continue reading Burglary, Breaking and Entering & Theft? What Is the Difference?
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