In Texas, the criminal justice system must begin to operate soon after a suspect is arrested. This means that person must be charged and arraigned shortly after the time they are apprehended. Generally, the outer limit on this time is 72 hours in order to respect the...
Year: 2020
Alleged coin fraud leads to arrest warrant for former politician
While criminal allegations involving violence and robbery will garner more attention, fraud charges can also have long-term consequences and financial ramifications. There are many ways in which a person can be confronted with fraud. It can be connected to...
The strict stance Texas law on marijuana possession
You may have spent years climbing the corporate ladder and have seen significant financial success along the way. However, you are not immune from prosecution for crimes allegedly committed, including the possession of marijuana. It may have been a one-time mistake or...
False domestic violence claims are sometimes made during divorce
False domestic violence claims typically happen when the alleged victim, who is making up the story, has something to gain by doing so. They are trying to use the claims as a tool to get what they want. Many claims of violence are real, and those should never be...
Parole violations may feel very minor
When you're out on parole, it is very important not to violate the terms of that parole. The authorities only let you out on the condition that you follow their instructions and adhere to those terms without wavering. If you get caught breaking parole, you can face...
Can you claim self-defense if you hit first?
The general advice regarding a self-defense claim is simple: You should not hit first. If the other person strikes you, then you can defend yourself. If you hit them first, you could find yourself facing assault charges because you instigated the fights.That said,...
Professor claims you shouldn’t talk to the police
You do have some legal obligations when the police approach you. For instance, you may have to identify yourself. You may have to tell them what you're doing. However, once you have fulfilled your obligations, should you say anything else?One law professor says that...
1 reason police officers act aggressively
Have you ever encountered a police officer who was too aggressive? Maybe you felt like they were trying to intimidate you. Maybe they escalated a situation and wound up arresting you. No matter how it happened, you came away from it with a bad taste in your mouth,...
Trying to keep fights from escalating
Many arguments start as nothing more than verbal disagreements. That's normal and natural; it happens to all couples at some point. The key is to work through it and find a solution.One potential problem is when the verbal argument escalates. You want to prevent this...
What do parents need to know about the juvenile justice system?
Finding out that your teenager is in legal trouble is hard for parents. There are often many uncertainties that creep up. Understanding the juvenile justice system in Texas can help parents who are facing this situation.Whether your child is facing a case for...