Typically, the law in Texas draws a difference between adults and juveniles when it comes to criminal charges, including drug charges. Sometimes, due to the nature of a case, a juvenile can be charged as if they were an adult, which comes with more severe punishment....
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Why is it beneficial to attend DWI/drug court in Collin County?
Throughout life, many people struggle with substance abuse-related issues. Considering that, you might be currently facing drug charges in Texas. Many courts are now realizing that locking up people for drug-related offenses isn't solving any problems. Instead, many...
What happens when children are arrested in Collin County
Police officers in Texas and around the country take thousands of juvenile offenders into custody every day. When juveniles are arrested in Collin County, the way they are treated will largely depend on the type of crime they are suspected of committing. Juveniles...
Does marijuana possession always mean jail time?
In recent years, attitudes towards marijuana use have been rapidly evolving. That's true even in conservative states like Texas. A couple of factors that emerged in the past year or so have influenced this cultural shift. A desire to limit crowding in jails due to...
Are no-refusal laws legal?
If the police suspect that you are intoxicated while you're on the road, they might ask you to take a Breathalyzer test to assess your blood alcohol concentration. Technically, you could refuse to take the test. However, Texas is a no-refusal state, meaning that you...
What happens if a judge gives a defendant determinate sentencing?
If a juvenile in Texas commits a serious criminal offense, they could go to prison for up to 30 years. However, determinate sentencing might give them the chance to leave prison before their 18th birthday. What is determinate sentencing? Juvenile drug cases can lead...
The penalties for an impaired driving conviction
All states have enhanced penalties for driving under the influence, but Texas has gone beyond the standard recommendations. Penalties for an impaired driving conviction are indeed very harsh, and it is not necessary for alcohol to be present in the system for a...
Know the rules protecting juveniles in the court system
When a Texas juvenile becomes involved in a criminal case, there are specific rules in place that protect the juvenile while they're going through the criminal court process. A juvenile is someone at least 10 years of age and under the age of 17. In Texas, once a...
What is Texas adult drug court?
When alcohol or drugs are part of criminal charges, the case may be held by a Texas adult drug court. There are drug courts for specific offenses, like DUI or DWI. The whole concept behind a drug court is to help those with an addiction succeed in long-term recovery...
Elements of burglary
Burglary is a centuries-old crime that used to require proving a defendant broke and entered into the dwelling place of another at night with the intent to commit a felony inside. Texas and other jurisdictions have modified the traditional definition of burglary to...