Some states regard assault and battery as two separate offenses, and some states treat these offenses the same. The two crimes are closely related. Assault occurs when someone threatens another person with bodily harm, and battery is the term used to describe actual...
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Can you accidentally steal something?
If you are charged with theft, it doesn't mean that you have done anything wrong. There are several strategies for disputing the charge, and it may be possible to have the case thrown out before it reaches a Texas jury. Let's take a closer look at the specific...
Criminal defendants must be quickly charged
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...
The way we consider illicit drugs is changing
Within a relatively short period of time, this country's attitude toward certain drugs has changed a lot. Some doctors are now prescribing drugs that used to be illegal, while others are discouraging prescriptions that were once commonplace. Here are just a few...
5 Things that could skew a breathalyzer test
Breathalyzers may be incorrect up to 50 percent of the time when compared with the results of an actual blood test, according to the National Motorists Association. Considering that breathalyzers are the main indication police officers use to make a DUI arrest, this...
Are you familiar with your Fourth Amendment rights?
Imagine driving to Katy from downtown Houston, on your way home from a long day at the office. As you exit off of I-10, you suddenly see red and blue lights flashing in your rearview mirror. You find a safe place to pull over and wait patiently for the police officer...
Am I liable if my child commits a drug crime?
In Texas, parents do not generally face criminal charges if their child commits a crime, although they may face some civil penalties. However, parents may face criminal liability in some instances if a child uses illegal drugs or commits a crime involving illegal...
Drug charges: When addiction is the underlying problem
Many people think that everyone involved in the criminal justice system are "bad" people who are intentionally breaking the law. This misconception makes it hard for the people who have legitimate underlying problems that led them to face criminal charges.One type of...
You have the right to defend yourself or others from attack
Security is far from a given these days. People can find themselves in danger while shopping, at a movie theater or even during a walk outside. You could be the unintentional victim of a would-be mugger. Perhaps you witness someone mercilessly beating someone else....
When more than one case comes out of a criminal matter
Many people assume that the double jeopardy protections in the United States Constitution mean that you can only face one legal case for a specific incident. This is a misconception that some people realize isn't factual too late. It is possible to have to answer to...