Is Texas a Two-Plate State? Front and Rear License Plates
Do You Need a Front License Plate in Texas? Yes, Texas requires two license plates. Under Texas Transportation Code § 504.943, you must display a license plate on both the…
Eight Common Holiday Crimes to Watch Out For
The eight most common holiday crimes in Texas are DWI, public intoxication, shoplifting, credit card fraud, family violence, disorderly conduct, package theft, and burglary. Each carries serious penalties under Texas…
Road Rage Prosecution and Defense | How is Road Rage Prosecuted?
It seems like every time you turn on the news, there is another incident of aggressive driving or so-called “road rage” in North Texas. According to the AAA Foundation for…
Is Gambling Illegal In Texas Or Under Federal Law?
Is Gambling Illegal in Texas? In Texas, a person commits the offense of gambling if the person makes a bet on the partial or final result of a game or…
Rule 35 Agreement Reducing a Federal Sentence | Rule 35 Agreement
Rule 35 Agreement to Reduce a Federal Sentence As many know, under the federal system the most powerful departure from the United States Sentencing Guidelines exists under U.S.S.G. 5k1. This…
Open Container Laws in Texas | Where are Open Containers Allowed?
Have You Ever Wondered if the Following are Legal? Can you drink in a car if you are not driving? Can you drink in a limo? Can you take a…
Some Pre-Trial Diversion Programs Are Convictions for Immigration
Will Diversions Lead to Deportation? Pre-trial diversion programs are often used as a tool to avoid a criminal conviction. Whether or not something is a “conviction” depends entirely on the…
Age of Consent in Texas and Exceptions | Age of Consent Map
What is the age of consent? The age of consent is the age at which a person may legally consent to sexual activity. It’s important to understand that age varies…
What is Deferred Adjudication in Texas?
What is Deferred Adjudication in Texas? The most straightforward explanation of deferred adjudication is that it is just like probation, but it is not a conviction. Deferred adjudication in Texas…