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Although juvenile offenders commit the same crimes as adult offenders, the law treats them more leniently. This is because children need help understanding the nature and consequences of their actions. Some juvenile offenders are led into crime by life...

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas happens when someone drives a vehicle in any public area while under the influence. Under Texas Penal Code (PEN) 49, you become intoxicated if your urine, breath, or blood shows an alcohol level of 0.08% or...

While working as a criminal defense attorney, you are likely to face several challenges in your line of work. Clients whose livelihoods and freedom are at risk will constantly call your office even in the late hours of the night. The majority of...

The new Texas open carry law goes into effect on January 1st, 2016. Texas currently allows open carry for rifles and shotguns, but has banned visible handguns since the years following the Civil War. Very soon, you will likely begin to see people in...

What are Your Rights in Your Car? When Can Police Search Your Vehicle? The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures. Because of this, a police officer needs a specific reason to pull your vehicle...

Your Rights Are the Strongest Where You Live The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits police from conducting unreasonable searches and seizures. This is one of our most important liberties—if not the most important. If police conduct an...

The range of punishment in Texas that most people are aware of consists of felonies and misdemeanors. There are three categories of misdemeanors. There are several more categories of felonies. The Texas statutory language on punishment can be found...

Were you arrested and charged because evidence of a crime was found on you, in your home, or in your car? If so, the legality of the search is always an issue. If you can demonstrate that the search was illegal, the evidence will be thrown out. Evidence...