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What Penalties Does Alleged Texas Drug Trafficking Ex-Cop Face?

It seems like a story out of a TV show rather than real life, but officials say former police officer Geovani Hernandez got involving in...

Which Crimes are Considered “Sexual Offenses” Under Texas Law?

Not all crimes are created equally. Being charged with assault is a far cry from facing sexual assault charges. Not only is there a stigma...

For Texas Drug Charges, the Type of Drug Matters a Lot

Texas takes drug offenses very seriously, and if you’re caught possessing, distributing, selling, manufacturing, or trafficking drugs, you could be facing severe penalties. The penalties...

Texas Drunk Driving Penalties 13th Strictest in the Nation

As a Texas resident, you should be aware that the Lone Star State has some of the harshest drunk driving penalties in the nation, ranking...

What You Can Learn from Ezekiel Elliott’s Domestic Violence “Defense”

For many Texans, football is life. If you’re a fan of football in our state, there’s a good chance you’re also a fan of America’s...

Using Deadly Force In Defense Of Another Is Not A Crime in Texas

Recently in Irving, Texas, a man allegedly entered a check cashing establishment in an attempted robbery. Instead of simply robbing the place, the man allegedly...

Beware of the Private Citizen: Vigilantes & Citizens’ Arrest

Private citizens can act as police officers when you least expect it. Texas’s law allows private citizens to help the police capture a person. Seems...

Talking Can Lead to Trouble: Exercise Your Right to Remain Silent

Talking Can Lead To Trouble It is human nature to want to tell your side of the story. Talking is not always in your best...

Should You Take Your Chances With A Jury?

The right to a trial by jury is inviolate. It is a personal right every person who is charged with a criminal offense enjoys. In...

Can Juveniles Be Tried As Adults in Texas?

Are you or a family member facing a juvenile charge in Texas? Juvenile criminal cases are unique because the standard is different than the adult...

Texas Law Enforcement Devotes Resources To Stopping Human Trafficking

Law enforcement in Texas, and around the nation, has begun to crack down on human trafficking. Human trafficking demeans and exploits its victims. Perpetrators of...

Ethan Couch And The Juvenile Justice System In Texas

Tarrant County resident Ethan Couch and his despicable behavior has drawn national attention. His case has also focused a white-hot spotlight on the juvenile justice...