Shoplifting or retail fraud manifests in many different forms. The most obvious is a grab-and-dash scenario. People go into a store, pick up items and then promptly leave without paying. Other times, people employ more sophisticated methods of shoplifting to reduce...
The police can pull over vehicles if they suspect a driver is committing a crime, such as drunk driving. It’s relatively rare to get pulled over by the police, so it can come as a surprise when it happens. Drivers may want to prepare for a traffic stop by...
There’s no doubt that fentanyl is one of the most dangerous drugs around. Even a tiny amount of this opioid can seriously harm or kill a person. Last year, over 2,000 deaths in Texas were caused by fentanyl. With the number of fentanyl deaths on the rise, Texas Gov....
Texas has a reputation for enforcing its drug laws relatively strictly. Offenses that may only lead to tickets or that don't even trigger prosecution in other states could be a felony in Texas. For example, simple possession of certain substances in questionable...
Texas has numerous rules about different types of property crime. Theft offenses range from burglary and robbery to shoplifting. Generally, one of the most important considerations when the state files theft charges against an individual is the value of the property...
Your mom ran out of her Xanax and the pharmacy says that there’s a delay in the supply chain somewhere, so you don’t see any harm in giving your mom a few of the pills you take for anxiety while she waits. Or, maybe your buddy hurt his back helping you move, so you...
If the police pull someone over and believe they are under the influence of alcohol, they may administer a breath test. This can measure the person’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in real time. If they are over the legal limit of 0.08%, the police can then assume...
Facing criminal charges is never pleasant. However, it can be especially difficult for those who did not break the law. How can you prove your innocence if you've been charged with a crime you didn't commit? Don’t assume that modern technology is sophisticated enough...
A DWI charge in itself is a serious matter. A conviction can follow you in ways you may not have anticipated for the rest of your life. If someone is injured or killed in a collision caused by a drunk or drugged driver, that driver will face even more serious charges....
When compared with other traffic infractions, driving while intoxicated (DWI) allegations are among the most serious violations possible. However, when compared with Texas criminal charges that may lead to incarceration and a record, a DWI might not seem as serious as...