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Types of Probation Violations In Texas, probation violations happen when an individual breaks the rules of probation. Common probation rules include complying with certain conditions like attending counseling, paying restitution, or performing community labor. If you violate the rules of your probation, what can happen is that your probation could be revoked and a judge […]
What Does RICO Stand For? RICO stands for the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, which was passed in 1970 to combat organized crime in the United States. Under RICO, it is unlawful for anyone employed by or associated with any enterprise engaged in interstate or foreign commerce to conduct or participate in the enterprise’s […]
Did you know that across the globe, domestic violence calls have surged since the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) took the world by storm? The first place it was observed was China. As families were subject to strict stay-at-home orders, authorities saw an indisputable surge in domestic violence calls, a situation that hasn’t been restricted to China. […]
It’s no secret that America’s youth has a habit of going great lengths to get their hands on alcohol before their 21st birthday. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAA), a government organization, “Underage drinking is a serious public health problem in the United States. Alcohol is the most widely used […]
When it comes to criminal investigations and prosecutions, the evidence is critical. Since defendants are not supposed to be convicted of crimes unless “proven” guilty, the evidence is absolutely essential as proof of guilt. In our criminal justice system, law enforcement and our government have a duty to defendants to collect and preserve certain types […]
In Texas, driving while intoxicated (DWI) is covered under Section 49.04 of the Texas Penal Code. This section covers the offense of driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs like LSD, cocaine, and methamphetamine, etc., and prescription drugs, whether they are legally prescribed or obtained illegally. Like many criminal offenses, the penalties for DWI […]
In the criminal justice system, we have state and federal crimes, infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. We also have capital felonies and white-collar crimes. For the purposes of this article, we’re shedding light on “white-collar crimes,” what they are and what sets them apart from other crimes. When you hear the term “white-collar,” you probably think […]
You know for a fact that you can be arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) if you’re caught drunk driving. You may even know that you can be arrested for driving under the influence of marijuana or another illicit drug, such as cocaine, methamphetamines, heroin, LSD, or ecstasy, but get arrested for driving under the […]
When someone is convicted of a felony, they will experience several negative consequences. With a felony on their criminal record, it will be harder to find employment. It will be harder to rent an apartment or house, and in certain industries, the conviction can bar the person from receiving a professional license – nursing is […]
Were you recently arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) for the second time? If so, it’s important to know that the penalties for a second DWI are harsher than the penalties for a first DWI because DWI is what’s called a “priorable offense.” This means that with each DWI conviction, the penalties increase accordingly. In […]