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ISF stands for Intermediate Sanction Facility. It's an in-custody substance abuse treatment option for low-risk offenders in Texas -- but complaints are rampant
Read More →Do you go to jail immediately after a plea deal? It's possible, but the answer isn't always straightforward. It depends on the charge, sentence, and judge.
Read More →It's legal to wear headphones, earbuds, or AirPods while driving in Texas unless you use them as a “hands-free wireless communication device.”
Read More →Disorderly conduct can be as simple as swearing or making a lewd gesture, and a seemingly harmless prank can land you a criminal charge and a lifelong record.
Read More →THC-H is a stronger cannabinoid than Delta-9 THC. You may be able to buy it, but since no lab results exist, whether it's legal in Texas is questionable at best
Read More →Grand juries don’t decide innocence or guilt – they determine if there's enough evidence to justify felony charges. Grand jurors serve for one to three months.
Read More →What happens if you write a bad check in Texas depends on whether it was an honest mistake. Intentionally writing a check someone can't cash is a criminal act.
Read More →Can an attorney issue a subpoena? Yes. But it's essential to understand the differences between issuing a subpoena and serving one, and how the process works.
Read More →Are ghost guns legal in Texas? Yes, DIY guns without serial numbers may be controversial, but anyone who can legally own a firearm can also own a ghost gun.
Read More →In Texas, an ALR hearing allows you to fight to keep your driver's license after a DWI. Exclusive data from Texas SOAH shows that 34% get to keep their license.
Read More →Weed is illegal in Texas, aside from the state's heavily-controlled medical marijuana program. However, certain hemp-based THC products are legal -- for now.
Read More →Hit-and-run laws in Texas require drivers to stop and provide reasonable assistance after a traffic accident. Otherwise, you may face criminal charges.
Read More →DWI pretrial diversion programs in Texas allow first-time offenders to get DWI charges dismissed and records relating to their DWI arrest expunged.
Read More →A grand jury indictment isn't like a traditional trial. Grand jurors weigh whether the evidence against you justifies prosecution. If indicted, a trial is next.
Read More →A sequestered jury means jurors can't go home at the end of each day during a trial. Sequestration is only ordered when a case has generated major publicity.
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