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Many parents adopt the “tough love” approach when their teens enter the justice system after an arrest on drug charges. For example, they may feel their child will only learn a lesson by living with the consequences of their actions. Tough love may help in some...
Texas has strict drunk driving laws. Even a first-time offense is punishable with a driver’s license suspension, a $2,000 fine and up to 180 days in jail (with three mandatory). In addition, DWI penalties significantly increase by the third offense. Sometimes, certain...
A driver should expect to face arrest when a breath test displays a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08. The test will serve as evidence in a Texas court, but the results are potentially refutable. False positives and inaccurate breath results happen. If it turns out...
If you’ve been convicted of a drunk driving offense or otherwise had your license suspended for alcohol-related reasons, chances are good that you’ll need to install an ignition interlock device (IID) in order to regain driving privileges. In recent years, Texas has...
If your child has gotten into trouble with the law, you may not be sure what to expect. As a parent who is dealing with this kind of frustrating situation, it's important that you're able to get your questions answered. The juvenile justice system in Texas is...
Your teen has struggled throughout the last few years, but you thought that they were turning things around. They started making lots of new friends, and the friends often came to the house. Even though they'd lock themselves away in the basement, you thought that...
When you're accused of a crime and it's your first offense, it can be a very confusing time in your life. If you've never been arrested or involved in the criminal justice system, you might not know what to do next, what to expect or even what your rights are. If...
As a parent, one thing you need to be aware of is the prevalence of drugs throughout the school system and community where you live. While you may not think it's much of a problem, heroin use, in particular, has been on the rise. Now is a good time to talk to your...
For most teenagers, the mistakes and rebellions of their high school years will eventually become nothing more than stories that their parents occasionally tell. Unfortunately, for those who wind up arrested for misbehavior during their teen years, the criminal record...
Unlawfully possessing drugs as a minor is a significant crime. If you're called because your child has been using a friend's medications and has been caught, then you should be prepared to deal with the possible consequences your child could face. There's no question...