People often have good intentions and yet make a mistake that can define the rest of their life. In some cases, this mistake could lead to drug charges that are very serious. While having good intentions can help you in some cases, as it shows that you didn't have any...
It is important to note that someone’s mental health can have an impact on their criminal case. It’s true that mental health does have the potential to influence criminal behavior, but having a mental illness does not automatically mean that someone will be violent or...
When people talk about drug crimes, one thing that often comes up is the role of addiction. Many people would like to quit using illegal drugs, but they find that they cannot do so, as they are physically or psychologically addicted to those substances. Recently, we...
It often seems like the presumption of innocence is a lost concept in the U.S. criminal justice system. Nonetheless, it is crucial to remember that no one is guilty of a crime until the prosecution has fully established their case in court. Like any other...
There's a complex relationship between criminal activity and drug use. The Bureau of Justice Statistics has done numerous studies on this and found that one reason for criminal activity is that the individuals involved are trying to fund a drug habit. These are not...
There are many reasons why someone would physically attack another person. Perhaps the individual is under the influence of drugs or liquor. Maybe they cannot control their fierce emotions, especially jealousy or rage. Their personality could be very combative...
Drug charges can mean jail time and lifelong career limitations after a conviction. A criminal record involving drug charges in Texas will likely have a profound impact on your life. People often plead guilty because they think that fighting the charges will result in...
If, like millions of other Americans, you’re planning to be on the road this Thanksgiving weekend, take care: The Texas Highway Patrol is going to be out in full force from Wednesday, Nov. 24, through Sunday, Nov. 28. While DPS will be looking for all kinds of traffic...
In Texas, there has been a focus on finding alternatives to juvenile detention programs. Some of the alternatives currently include supervised release programs, local treatment programs and home detention with electronic monitoring. Texas specifically has the Juvenile...
In Texas, as with many other states, zero-tolerance laws are used for drivers who are under 21 years of age. We have previously discussed what the potential ramifications are. They are quite serious and should never be taken lightly. In short, the zero-tolerance laws...