People who face drug-related charges may be going through a number of issues in their personal, professional and academic lives. For example, someone who has a career that spans decades may worry about how a drug case could affect their future, while teenagers who are...
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Month: October 2019
How much does a DWI cost in Texas?
If you have been arrested for suspected driving while intoxicated in Texas, your first concern may be the possibility of jail time. While you may be sentenced to time in jail, the longest-lasting repercussions of your arrest may be the hit your pocketbook takes. At...
New Texas marijuana legislation and its effects on first-time offenders
States including Texas have created legislation to decriminalize marijuana. There are a few misconceptions about the decriminalization process and what it includes. For first time offenders, the new legislation can mean less jail time and criminal repercussions....
Can my criminal conviction be set aside?
Having to answer "yes" to questions about a past criminal record can make it difficult to find a job. Even if you were not convicted, the discovery of a public arrest record can be embarrassing. More public records are searchable today than ever before, and...
A look at common crimes on college campuses
Students getting ready for their first year of college in Texas have a lot to think about. Dealing with or facing accusal of a crime is probably not something that immediately (or easily) springs to mind. The Chronicle of Higher Education examined findings from recent...