Drug abuse among teenagers is a serious concern for many parents and caregivers. Recognizing the signs of drug use early on can be crucial in helping your teen receive the support they need to overcome addiction and lead a healthier life. If you suspect that your teen...
As you may know, the U.S. Constitution explicitly states that citizens should not be compelled to testify against themselves when charged with a crime. And yet, false and coerced confessions remain an ongoing problem in the criminal justice system. Studies show that...
Struggling with mental health challenges comes with a lot of social stigma. Many people have inaccurate ideas about what mental health challenges mean for an individual. For example, many people wrongfully assume that those diagnosed with personality disorders or...
Boredom, curiosity, stress, insomnia and depression are just a few reasons teenagers give for using drugs. Others use drugs due to peer pressure and the need to seem older and fit within their chosen friend group. For responsible parents who want to help their teens...
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges in Texas can cause a host of challenges for the accused. A conviction might cost them their driving privileges and could lead to incarceration. Judges can impose large fines or order probation. Additionally, people have to...
When someone uses drugs, trace amounts of these drugs will remain in their system for an extended period of time. This will likely last for much longer than the person would actually feel the effects of those drugs. For example, perhaps someone took edibles containing...
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...