For a high school student dealing with bullying, school may feel like a prison. Every day that they attend class, they may face harassment or worse. Classmates may call them names, intimidate them, physically harm them and make their life miserable. Parents often can...
Getting pulled over by law enforcement can be nerve-wracking at any age, but it is often especially so for young drivers. Unfortunately, most teen motorists do not realize how easy it is to say or do something to make the stop worse, especially if they are nervous. If...
One of the risks a person assumes when they get behind the wheel after having a few drinks or using drugs is that they’ll cause a crash that seriously injures or kills others – or themselves. The typical criminal charge in Texas for causing a fatal crash while under...
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...
Burglary charges are possible when the state claims that someone illegally accessed space with the intention of committing a crime. Texas law allows the state to pursue burglary charges even when no theft actually occurs. When someone does improperly access the...
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...
Someone accused of a drug offense in Texas faces major consequences in the event of a conviction. Texas law treats and assortment of different drug offenses as felonies, even in cases of possession sometimes. A guilty plea or conviction for a felony drug offense can...
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...
The winter holidays are filled with family gatherings – and family gatherings are supposed to be occasions for creating lasting memories and bonding. Unfortunately, given your previous experiences with some of your extended relatives, you’re already concerned that...
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...