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If you’re pulled over in a seemingly routine traffic stop, what happens if the police officer notices that your breath smells like alcohol? It’s common for officers to check for …
Read More →Probation fees in Texas can add up quickly. Texans must pay a monthly supervision fee between $25 to $60, court fees, lab fees, and more assorted costs.
Read More →You may never have heard of a “good guy/gal packet.” But if you’re a criminal defendant or ever become one, this packet — sometimes called a “mitigation packet” — could …
Read More →A Victim Impact Panel (VIP) class sponsored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and other advocacy groups generally lasts two hours, whether it’s the online or in-person version. However, you …
Read More →You don’t always need to pay the full bail amount if you’re charged with a crime. In criminal cases, a judge might release a defendant from custody without requiring an …
Read More →Can a felon legally purchase a gun? In general, they can’t. Usually, it’s not only illegal for a felon to buy a firearm, but it’s illegal for them to ship, …
Read More →In some situations, a Texas temporary driver’s license isn’t a big deal. For example, you normally receive a temporary driver’s license during in-person renewal of your driver’s license. Having a …
Read More →A DWI conviction usually puts a big dent in your car insurance. On average, your insurance premium for full coverage goes up roughly 70% after a DWI conviction. An insurer …
Read More →Some criminal cases brought to a prosecutor might not result in criminal charges being filed. A prosecutor may decline to proceed with a case for various reasons, such as insufficient …
Read More →If you have limited resources or maybe some knowledge of the legal system — but without a law degree — you might be tempted to represent yourself in court. This …
Read More →The Texas Department of Public Safety operates an online database where you can search for information about criminal arrests and convictions. The public has limited access to this information, but …
Read More →The 5 categories of criminal acts in the U.S. are crimes against a person, crimes against property, inchoate crimes, statutory crimes, and financial crimes.
Read More →Under federal laws and all state laws, blackmail is illegal. Generally, blackmail involves demanding money, property or services in exchange for not exposing potentially damaging information. For example, someone might …
Read More →Not only can a DWI in Texas take a toll on your driving record, but it can cause serious consequences for your car insurance. If you’ve been convicted of DWI …
Read More →The Felony Murder rule allows defendants to be held accountable for a death that happens during the commission — or attempted commission — of a dangerous felony, such as a …
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