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Texas Rent-to-Own Service Threatening to File Charges? What to Know

Let’s say you order a couch that is $700. Like many Texas families, you can’t afford to make that purchase all at once, so you...

Texas Poll Watching vs. Voter Intimidation — Know the Difference!

The 2020 election is gearing up to be an interesting event in the nation’s history. The United States seems as politically polarized as ever and...

“Borrowed” a Vehicle? You Might Get TX State Jail Felony Charges

Under Texas law, taking an unoccupied vehicle can result in charges of theft. If you use force to take an occupied vehicle, then you can...

What Counts as Criminal Tampering with Government Records in Texas?

Tampering with government records is a serious charge that can result in jail time as well as fines. You may not think that you’d ever...

Texas Offenders: You May Qualify for an Order of Nondisclosure

When you are convicted of a crime in Texas, the ramifications go far beyond the sentence that can be imposed by the court. Many other...

Did You Know Texans Can’t Smoke Until Age 21 Now?

You might be surprised to learn that the legal age for smoking in Texas is now 21. Last summer, with relatively little fanfare, the Texas...

Retaliation and Obstruction — What These Charges Mean in Texas

The legal system is always working to be more efficient, especially in Texas. The goal of the judicial system is to provide true justice for...

Injury to a Child Doesn’t Always Indicate Abuse in Texas

Few crimes are as stigmatized, or taken as seriously, in society as crimes against children. After all, children are innocent, and adults are supposed to...

How Serious Is Interfering with an Emergency Call in Texas?

In an emergency, people call 911 for help. If they are prevented from doing so by someone, then in Texas, that’s a crime. In fact,...

More Than 160 Drug Convictions Tied to Houston Officers are Dismissed

Drug charges are never to be taken lightly. In severe cases, conviction can result in years in prison and extremely high fines. However, just as...

Charged with Evading Arrest in Texas? Here are Three Common Defenses

Updated October 11, 2021; Original Post: August 18, 2020 Evading Arrest Home » Blog » Charged with Evading Arrest in Texas? Here are Three Common Defenses Are you facing...

Is It Legal to Carry a Weapon While Wearing a Face Mask in TX?

Despite having blocked local officials from requiring people to wear masks in April, Governor Greg Abbott issued an official order that requires the use of...