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If law enforcement arrests you on suspicion of engaging in an illegal activity such as driving while intoxicated, this may be your first experience with the criminal justice system.  A conviction comes with harsh penalties and will have a detrimental effect on your...

Living on a college campus can offer students their first taste of freedom and what life is like as an adult, but it can also lead them to make questionable decisions regarding alcohol intake. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, one...

You may face criminal charges in Texas for the possession or sale of drug paraphernalia.  According to the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, marijuana paraphernalia is the drug-related item most often uncovered by authorities.  What types of...

One of the big steps a person must face after experiencing a criminal conviction is finding a new job. Solid employment may support a person's efforts to move forward in his or her life in a positive way. However, a person may feel concerned that a potential employer...

According to the Texas Tribune, Texas ranks among the top 15 states in the nation for fraud and identity theft. At least one law enforcement official believes that the theft of mail parcels or packages can lead to these other, more serious crimes. Until recently, your...

It may seem easy for many in Texas to express skepticism when one claims self-defense in response to a criminal accusation. This comes from the assumption that one should always be able to avoid a violent confrontation. However, that assumption conflicts with the...

A traffic stop may cause you anxiety, even if you are not doing anything wrong when authorities stop your vehicle. Your stress level may rise even further if the law enforcement officer who stops you asks if he or she may look around your car. So, it is important that...

Living on campus is an integral part of your college experience. However, with so many young adults in constant close quarters with each other, arguments and fights can be more prevalent on college campuses than out in the general public. These disputes can lead the...

If you get pulled over under suspicion of driving under the influence, you will need to take a breathalyzer test. It is possible to refuse a breathalyzer test, but this often leads to additional legal complications. Generally speaking, the breathalyzer results...

Upon arrest, an officer must read a person his or her Miranda rights. This warning provides an overview of specific civil rights that a person has when under arrest.  The United States Courts explain the Miranda warning comes from a U.S. Supreme Court case in which an...