Alternative court programs have been designed to help people who have addictions and mental health conditions overcome their disadvantages while being held responsible for their actions. Alternative programs are ideal for many situations, because they encourage...
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Year: 2018
A special court for treatment: Veterans Treatment Court
Veterans Treatment Court may not be something you've heard about in the past, but it's actually a very important court in Texas. It is a court that suggests that the people who have served in the military have different experiences than the general public. As such,...
How to help your child with their drug addiction
As a parent, it can be difficult to control the behavior of your child after a certain age. If your teenager started to spend time away from home with people you did not know, it is likely that you felt powerless about the situation. While you might not be able to...
Has your child committed a crime? Think about these things
As a parent, you know that your children will make mistakes. It's your hope that they never break the law, but this could happen at some point. A child could get caught up in drugs. A child could steal something from a local store. If the authorities catch your child...
Settle on the right drunk driving defense strategy
A charge of driving under the influence of alcohol is a big deal, as a conviction can impact your life in many ways. Fortunately, there are a variety of drunk driving defense strategies you can employ, all of which are meant to help you avoid punishment. The one thing...
Drug courts provide life changing opportunities for girls
Adolescent girls aged between 12 and 17 years old, as well as young women, are getting involved with drugs at alarming rates. There have been reports conducted that show there are significant cultural and biological differences between girls and boys when it comes to...
What parents need to know about alternative sentencing
As a parent of a child who has been charged with the possession of drugs, you are likely worried about your child's future, as well as any consequences he or she may face later. While drug offenses have traditionally had serious legal consequences in Texas criminal...
Are you or a family member suffering from meth addiction?
Texas has suffered from rising meth addiction rates for many years. This drug can be highly addictive, and it becomes even more addictive the longer someone takes it and the more they take of it. Once a high dependence level has been established, to stop using the...
Alternatives to incarceration: Drug courts in Texas
You really never thought about your child having trouble with drugs, let alone that he'd be selling and distributing them to other people at school or on the streets. He's a teen, but, in your mind, still the innocent child you raised. Unfortunately, when it comes to...
The law on methamphetamine in Texas
If you are found to be possessing any illegal substance willfully, or, if you voluntarily chose to carry an illegal substance, you are committing a crime in Texas. This is true for drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine. In addition, any...