Year: 2019
New Law Increases Penalties for Hit & Run Charges
In Texas, if you are involved in an accident that results in the injury or death of another, there are certain legal obligations you must...
Juveniles Could Face Serious Penalties for Violating the Law
Adolescents are at an impressionable stage in their lives. As their brains continue to develop, they absorb and retain the various input and stimuli they...
Can Rap Music Be Used as Evidence?
In July of 2019, at T. McIntyre’s sentencing hearing, the prosecutor presented a somewhat controversial piece of evidence: the young man’s rap song. In 2016,...
Can I Be Charged with Kidnapping for Helping a Runaway?
According to Missed Opportunities: Youth Homelessness in America, during 2016 and 2017, about 700,000 youths between the 13 and 17 years of age experienced some form...
What Happens if My Resume Says that I Have A Degree when I Don’t?
You’ve seen a posting that advertises a job you’re perfect for. You go over your resume and see that you’ve met the experience requirements and...
What Are Ransomware Attacks?
Although not new, ransomware attacks are becoming more prevalent in today’s digital age. These types of offenses occur when a person or group of people...
Is Wi-Fi Piggybacking Illegal?
What is Wi-Fi Piggybacking? When you open your phone, laptop, tablet, e-reader, or any other device that connects to the internet, you might see a...
Do I Need a Lawyer at My Arraignment?
Within 72 hours after an arrest, you will be scheduled for an arraignment. Although it requires an appearance in court, the arraignment is not the...
What is Criminal Mischief in Texas?
What is Considered Criminal Mischief? In the aftermath of a big game at the local high school, a party, or even Halloween, teenagers can sometimes...
Aggravating Factors in DWIs in Texas
A DWI conviction can potentially result in a lengthy jail sentence, costly fines, license suspension, community service, and other penalties. However, the presence of specific aggravating factors...
What Is Plea Bargaining?
Plea bargaining is when a defendant’s lawyer goes into negotiations with the prosecutor to attempt to resolve a criminal matter outside of court. Generally, the...
The Penalties for Package Theft Will Increase
In June of 2019, Governor Greg Abbott signed into law a bill that will increase the charges and penalties for appropriating mail or packages from...