Misuse of Official Information
What is Misuse of Official Information? Under the Penal Code, Misuse of Official Information prohibits a public servant from using or disclosing information for a nongovernmental purpose with the intent…
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Harboring a Runaway Child | Consequences and Jail Time in Texas
Unfortunately, thousands of children run away from home each year. Some flee because they are rebellious and don’t want to follow rules. Others leave to escape abuse or neglect. Many…
Contraband Smuggling: Consequences of Sneaking Items in Jail or Prison
Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Correctional Facility Inmates have been smuggling prohibited or illegal items, such as drugs, tobacco, cellphones, and weapons, into jails and prisons for decades….
Witness Tampering: The Crime and Consequences
If you follow the news, you’ve undoubtedly heard and seen the term “witness tampering” time and again. In recent years, a number of public figures have been accused – either…
Can Prosecutors Re-Present to Grand Jury After a No-Bill?
No-Bill and True Bills in Texas How Many Bites at the Apple Does the Prosecutor Get? Headlines today read, “Cleared once, man will once again face charges in Fort Worth…
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…
Eight Surprising Facts about the Texas Prison System
With 142,000 people serving time in the Texas prison system, the Lone Star state has one of the largest prison populations in the nation. If it were a city, the…
Texas Car Seat Laws | Booster Seat Regulations (2020)
Texas Car Seat Laws According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, car crashes are one of the leading causes of death and serious injury for children over a year…
12 Things I Learned From My Internship
By Lauren Jumes Breaking into the workforce straight from college is almost impossible, which is why internships are so valuable. Fortunately, I was able to land an internship this summer…