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What do you know about the warning signs of alcohol abuse?
Maybe your most recent DUI was not your first. You recognize the actions that lead to your brush with law enforcement, but do you understand what lies underneath those actions? Is there a chance you abuse alcohol? The Alcohol Rehab Guide breaks down the signs of...
The consequences of underage drunk driving charges
Young people face many challenges in life, from pressure at school to problems at home and stress about their future. There are many reasons why young people drink alcohol, whether they drink because of negative emotions or as a result of peer pressure. Moreover,...
What acts fall under the charge of assault?
Sometimes crimes are not as straightforward as you may think once you look at what the specific law says. One such crime is assault, which may not always mean what you think it does and may include actions you would never think of as assault. According to the Texas...
What is the difference between theft and burglary?
People sometimes use the phrase “five-finger discount” or mention “sticky fingers” to jokingly refer to stealing. Some consider stealing to be nothing more than a harmless prank. Taking something that belongs to someone else can, however, have serious consequences. ...
Can a DUI end your college career?
There are plenty of renowned colleges in Texas. They draw students from all over the country and globe. With so many young people in one place, it is hard not to get swept up in college life. Unfortunately, this sometimes includes college life mistakes. Getting a DUI...
Intoxicated manslaughter conviction results in suspended sentence
Driving while intoxicated is a serious offense in Texas. When it includes an unintended death it may result in a motorist facing a felony charge. Under The Lone Star State's transportation laws, drivers must stop and render aid when involved in a motor vehicle...
What are the penalties for a DWI?
Driving while intoxicated is a serious offense with penalties that will get more severe with each conviction. Knowing the potential penalties can be a good deterrent from getting future DWI charges, but this knowledge is also helpful to know when planning your defense...
Internet users shop the darknet at their own risk
Invisible to most Texas web surfers, the deep web contains the behind-the-scenes internet activity and subscription-only content. And within the deep web lies the darknet. Websites on the darknet are inaccessible by traditional browsers and provide a platform for...
What are defenses to kidnapping?
Kidnapping, in the most basic sense, refers to the taking of an individual against his or her will, or the confinement of a person in a controlled space. According to FindLaw, some state laws require that for kidnapping to exist, the kidnapper must have an ulterior...
How money laundering works
Money laundering is a serious crime that connects to large criminal organizations. However, even smaller operations can participate in this activity. Bloomberg explains that money laundering is the process of taking money made through illegal means and moving it...
