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What can elevate an assault charge?
A simple assault charge will usually not carry too harsh of a penalty. It may even be a misdemeanor in most cases. However, there are certain elements that could elevate this crime and bring about a harsher charge and sentence. The Texas Constitution and Statutes...
Are ignition interlock devices required in Texas?
If charged with a DUI or a DWI in Texas, you may have an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle. These devices help ensure you do not drive while intoxicated. Yet, they also allow you to use your vehicle while completing the terms of your DUI penalty....
4 factors that affect your BAC level
If the court convicts you for drinking and driving, you could face severe penalties, like jail time and the requirement to pay a fine. The Texas Department of Transportation states that you can face charges for DWI if your blood alcohol content level is at or above...
The difference between DUI and DWI in Texas
Impairment with intoxicating substances, such as alcohol or drugs, can result in severe motor vehicle accidents when someone attempts to drive while in an inebriated state. For this reason, all state governments take drunk or drugged driving very seriously, and Texas...
A look at different kinds of computer crimes
Charges of committing a computer crime can produce drastic consequences in the life of a person. Depending on the severity of the charge, someone may go to prison for a long time and have to pay large amounts in fines. Because computers are an essential part of...
Understand the basics of aggravated assault charges
Assault charges can have a deep impact on people's lives. However, people may face more serious consequences if they commit an aggravated assault. People face assault charges if they either threatened or tried to harm another person. FindLaw says that a charge of...
The DWI repeat offender program
If a person receives a second or subsequent DWI conviction, the penalties are typically harsher than a first-time offense and may include additional requirements. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, if a person has a second or additional DWI...
Don’t wait for an arrest to exercise the right to remain silent
Movies and television shows involving an arrest always show the officer advising an individual of his or her rights after placing the individual under arrest. Part of the “Miranda rights” involves advising the person that he or she has the right to remain silent....
Understanding human trafficking charges
Human trafficking charges are very serious. The 13th Amendment outlaws the act but it remains a prevalent crime in our society today. The penalties of these charges are severe and vary depending on the type of trafficking, force used, duration and victims. Here, we...
Child pornography charges and selfies: can teens be charged?
The purpose of state and federal laws against child pornography seems clear: to prevent adults from victimizing children and young teenagers. But does it make sense to apply the same laws when the accused individual is a teenager themselves? The rise of smartphones...
