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Jun 6, 2017 Criminal

Texting While Driving Ban in Texas: Here’s What You Need to Know

In 2018, there were 540,561 crashes on Texas roadways. Of that number, 95,572 – or 18 percent – were caused...

Jun 6, 2017 Criminal

Restraint Enhancement in Hobbs Act Robbery Cases On May 23, 2017, in United States v. Garcia, the federal Fifth Circuit rejected the...

Jun 1, 2017 Criminal

Whether for hunting, sport shooting or protection, Texans love their guns. In fact, more than 46 percent of people living...

May 23, 2017 Criminal

What Does the Law Say about Improper Relationship Between Teacher and Student in Texas? An Improper Relationship Between Teacher and...

May 14, 2017 Criminal

Most criminal offenses in Texas have some sort of mental state requirement. These are sometimes referred to as “culpable mental...

May 4, 2017 Criminal

Testifying in criminal court can be nerve-wracking. The stakes are high and, in many cases, someone’s freedom is on the...

Apr 21, 2017 Criminal

What is the Age of Criminal Responsibility in Texas? In Texas, 17-year-olds can’t vote, serve on a jury, play lotto,...

Apr 18, 2017 Criminal

What is Unlawful Carry of a Weapon? Unlawful Carry of a Weapon, or UCW, refers to offenses involving the illegal...

Apr 14, 2017 Criminal

What is the Tarrant County SWIFT Program? The Tarrant County SWIFT program is a post-plea, intensive probation program that gives...