Numerous consequences follow after you commit a crime. Some may be life-changing, while others may be too extreme. If you happen to commit a non-violent crime, there are other alternatives to spending time in jail or getting a dirty mark on your record. The State of...
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Month: December 2019
Sharing prescribed drugs may get you in trouble
College students in Texas may do everything they can to reach their academic goals, including studying all night. Staying awake may require help from things like caffeine and stimulant drugs. When friends start sharing prescribed medication to help each other through...
An overview of Travis County’s Felony Pretrial Diversion Program
Celebrations are the time to let loose and have good times. When the party involves drugs and alcohol, the fun could extend outside the club. Unfortunately, illegal substances and too much alcohol can turn a fun night into felony criminal charges. Roughly 15% of...
Is package theft a felony offense in Texas?
Before the governor of Texas signed HB 37, taking a package from a porch did not result in serious penalties because an individual faced charges under a general theft offense. With HB 37, however, the law now classifies any type of mail theft as a state-level felony...