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It is not a crime for couples or lovers to publicly display affection. However, when they become reckless and their actions become sexual and make onlookers uncomfortable, it amounts to public lewdness. Texas imposes Class A misdemeanor penalties on...

When facing criminal charges in Texas, you want to know the legal options in navigating them. One of the options that might be available to you is pretrial diversion, also called pretrial intervention. Pretrial diversion programs center on...

One of the crucial things about being a U.S. citizen is knowing and comprehending your constitutional rights and ensuring law enforcement respects them. One of these rights is your Fifth and Sixth Amendment rights, also called the Miranda warning or...

White-collar crimes are non-violent, financially motivated crimes. Individuals in high-status positions, like corporate executives and government officials, commit these offenses. White-collar crimes involve deceit, fraud, or theft intended to secure...

Texas law recognizes that minors cannot make entirely reasonable decisions. Therefore, the law is more lenient when dealing with offenders under seventeen. Although juveniles can commit similar offenses to adults, they are not addressed in criminal...

Many people face the harsh reality of being targeted not for their actions but simply for who they are. Hate crimes, as outlined in the Texas Penal Code, go beyond regular crimes. Hate crimes target a person’s identity. According to the Federal Bureau...

When a juvenile misbehaves, your first instinct as a parent or guardian is often to discipline rather than consider criminal consequences. However, some acts cross the line into criminal behavior, which can result in legal repercussions. There is also...

Searches by law enforcement officers are a significant part of an arrest and prosecution for a criminal case. A police search and seizure can yield evidence to strengthen the prosecutor’s case against you. The Constitution protects all citizens against...