The police in Texas arrest people for a broad range of different criminal offenses. Often, those arrested and charged with a crime will plead guilty. They hope for lenience from the courts and want to leave the mistake that led to their arrest in their past as soon as...
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Can self-defense be argued in a domestic violence case?
Being accused of domestic violence can be devastating, to say the least. Even if you are not convicted, a domestic violence claim can ruin your reputation and threaten other aspects of your life, like your career and/or your relationship with certain loved ones. If...
Could a field sobriety test be wrong?
The police may pull over a vehicle if there is reasonable suspicion that a driver is drunk. For example, the police may have seen a driver swerving between lanes, running lights or driving aggressively. During a traffic stop, the police will attempt to gather evidence...
Reasonable suspicion in drunk driving cases
Reasonable suspicion and probable cause are two concepts that come into the picture during drunk driving traffic stops. While they may sound similar or interchangeable, these concepts are vastly different. In the simplest terms, reasonable suspicion is a standard that...
Helping a loved one suffering from addiction who does not want help
It is common for people, young and old, who suffer from addiction to deny they have a problem and refuse treatment. Sometimes, this can go on for years, leaving family members feeling hopeless and disheartened. In these cases, there are some things you can do. In...
Signs your teen has fallen in with the wrong crowd
Having a child is the most rewarding experience for parents. That being said, it doesn’t come without challenges, particularly when children reach their teenage years. This is also a difficult period for the child. There’s a lot of pressure on kids to succeed in...
What makes teens more susceptible to peer pressure?
All too often, teenagers break the law due to peer pressure. This is often why parents are very surprised when they get a call from the police. They never assumed their child would do anything like this, and it seems very out of character for them. Peer pressure can...
Theft, burglary and robbery: what’s the difference?
You've probably heard the terms theft, burglary and robbery used interchangeably in conversations. However, these three types of crimes are quite different and carry different penalties. Knowing what differentiates these offenses is essential if facing charges. 1....
When can you be mistakenly accused of a crime?
A burglary has been committed – and you are being accused based on eyewitness identification. You know you were out of town when the alleged crime happened, but how do you convince the court that the eyewitness is wrong? Being accused of a crime can be distressing, to...
Why are plea deals so common?
The right to a trial by a jury of your peers is supposed to be one of the cornerstones of the U.S. criminal justice system, so why do only 2% of federal criminal cases ever go to trial? The other 98% are resolved through plea bargains – and that’s not particularly...