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In addition to potentially resulting in jail time and fines, any type of conviction will go on a person’s criminal… Continue reading Can My Misdemeanor Criminal Record be Expunged?
Read MoreUnderstanding the Different Types of Misdemeanor Offenses in Texas
Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
Texas law divides misdemeanor crimes into three categories, each of which comes with its own range of penalties. The specifics… Continue reading Understanding the Different Types of Misdemeanor Offenses in Texas
Read MoreIs It Still Considered Shoplifting If the Stolen Items Never Leave the Store?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
Shoplifting is one of the more common misdemeanor crimes that occur in Texas. Legally speaking, shoplifting is a form of… Continue reading Is It Still Considered Shoplifting If the Stolen Items Never Leave the Store?
Read MoreAre There Traffic Ticket “Quotas” in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Traffic Offenses
If you have been pulled over and cited for a traffic violation, you might be wondering if the officer is… Continue reading Are There Traffic Ticket “Quotas” in Texas?
Read MoreThe Use of Expert Testimony in Texas Misdemeanor Cases
Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
Although misdemeanor crimes carry less severe punishments than felonies, Texas prosecutors still take these “lesser” cases seriously. Indeed, it is… Continue reading The Use of Expert Testimony in Texas Misdemeanor Cases
Read MoreWhat Is the Line Separating “Honest Mistake” from Misdemeanor Theft?
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In its simplest form, misdemeanor theft involves taking someone else’s property without their consent. If you took the property by… Continue reading What Is the Line Separating “Honest Mistake” from Misdemeanor Theft?
Read MoreUnderstanding the Right to “Confront” the Evidence Against You in a Misdemeanor Case
Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
In a trial involving misdemeanor crimes, the defendant has the same constitutional rights as in felony cases. This includes, among… Continue reading Understanding the Right to “Confront” the Evidence Against You in a Misdemeanor Case
Read MoreIs Burning Someone on the Leg with a Cigarette Considered “Assault” in Texas?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
Simple assault is a misdemeanor offense in Texas. Assault is defined as “intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to… Continue reading Is Burning Someone on the Leg with a Cigarette Considered “Assault” in Texas?
Read MoreCan I Be Ticketed for a Traffic Violation as a Pedestrian?
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Not all traffic violations involve actions you make while driving a vehicle. Even if you are simply walking down a… Continue reading Can I Be Ticketed for a Traffic Violation as a Pedestrian?
Read MoreHow a Misdemeanor Conviction Can Lead to “Forfeiture” of Your Property to the State of Texas
Posted by Tad Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes
Normally, the maximum penalty for a Class A misdemeanor offense in Texas is one year in jail and a $4,000… Continue reading How a Misdemeanor Conviction Can Lead to “Forfeiture” of Your Property to the State of Texas
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