A new study has revealed that Texas has the 5th highest drunk driving rate in the nation. Texas received a DUI Severity Score of 64.4. As a result, the state is on the list just behind Montana, South Dakota, Wyoming and North Dakota. This came after published stats...
Plea bargains are a very useful tool for prosecutors even though they often do not want to admit it. They are all politicians to some degree and depend on public perception as a community protector when it comes to charging those who are truly a danger to society....
Theft in Texas ranges from shoplifting to armed robbery. Few people know about the theft of tampering with serial numbers, which is a crime in that state. It's a crime involving the removal or alteration of a product serial number to prevent the tracking of a stolen...
If you have been charged with drug possession in Texas, you may wonder if it will affect your ability to get a new job. Although that answer generally is yes, you can do several things to lessen the potential effect of a drug charge or conviction on your record. Types...
When a young person gets caught up in the criminal justice system, the results could have long-lasting consequences. Sometimes, a juvenile offender might end up in Texas criminal courtrooms repeatedly. Unless the young adult changes his or her behavior, prison may...
If an officer in Galveston, Texas, suspects a drunk driver, they may conduct field sobriety tests. These tests are preliminary measures to check a driver for impairment. There are three field tests the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration considers standard....
Personal property crimes vary based on different factors and circumstances. Anyone in Texas who is accused of theft or any crime that occurs on someone else's property has to understand the definition of the crime and its likely punishment. Theft and larceny Theft is...
Officers in Texas often pull suspected drunk drivers over to check them for impairment. They commonly conduct field sobriety tests to gather evidence to use in court. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has made three field tests standard. Standard...
There are different forms of theft in Texas besides identity theft. "Theft by check" involves stealing by writing a useless check. In this state, the check issuer has a certain amount of time to remedy the situation before it becomes a crime. The meaning of check...
The U.S. Supreme Court has long held that police can use false information to convince a suspect to admit to criminal activity. This is done in a variety of ways, very often using the good cop/bad cop combination during the investigation process. Adults in Texas who...