Driving under the influence of alcohol is a massive issue in the United States. Roughly 37 Americans are killed per day in drunk-driving crashes — on average, that’s one person every 39 minutes. More than 11,000 people die each year in drunk driving crashes – that’s about 30% of all traffic fatalities, according to statistics …
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A new survey shows the U.S. is sharply divided over many actions so far, particularly regarding Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (aka DOGE). The actions of U.S. presidents during their first 100 days in office have historically served as a precursor of what’s to come over the next four years, and so far, what …
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If a friend or family member has been arrested in Tarrant County, they’re probably calling you to ask for help bailing them out of jail. Posting bail typically isn’t particularly difficult, but it usually involves obtaining cash, a money order, a cashier’s check, or even a bail bond. The first steps are to figure out …
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If a friend or family member has been arrested in Bexar County, posting bail will be one of their top priorities, and they probably need your help. Posting bail typically isn’t difficult, but it usually involves obtaining cash, a money order, or a cashier’s check. The first steps are to figure out where your friend …
Finding out a family member or friend has been arrested can be a shock. Many of us are left scrambling, trying to figure out what to do first to help our friend or family member get released from custody. They may need help posting bail. Getting someone out of jail in Travis County typically isn’t …
Getting a call from the Harris County Jail can be a shock, particularly when it’s from a family member or friend who has been arrested and needs help. Getting someone out of jail isn’t difficult, but you’ll need to ask the right questions and follow a few key steps. Here’s everything you need to know …
Getting a collect call from the Dallas County Jail can be a shock. Many of us are left scrambling, trying to figure out what to do to help our friend or family member get released from custody. This will probably require posting bail. Getting someone out of jail typically isn’t complicated, but it could require …
In Texas, the law specifies that anyone under 18 cannot vape tobacco, legal hemp, or illegal marijuana. It’s also illegal to buy tobacco and illegal marijuana products. Penalties are severe. If you get caught, you could end up facing felony charges and a lifelong criminal record. The best case is that you’ll end up charged …
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Once a judge has accepted your plea deal, sentencing can be almost immediate, or could take months. There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Ultimately, it will come down to the severity of the charges against you, the state you’re in, the court, and the judge. If you’re facing misdemeanor charges, it’s likely that sentencing will happen …
A plea deal is a legal agreement in which a defendant agrees to plead guilty (or no contest) to a criminal charge in exchange for concessions from the prosecutor. This can include reducing the severity of the charges, dismissal of specific charges, and a more lenient sentencing recommendation. Plea deals, also called plea agreements or …
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