Are you planning on becoming a United States citizen? If so, congratulations on your decision! Our great nation was built by immigrants who were seeking to build a better life for themselves and their families. To this day, immigrants continue to strengthen our...
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Month: August 2017
DUI vs. DWI: What’s the Difference?
If you’re like a lot of people you may be wondering, what’s the difference between DUI and DWI? Are they the same thing? Or, perhaps you’re standing across from a friend or family member and one of you lives in California and the other in Texas or New York, and you’re...
What is Internet Crime?
Internet crime refers to any type of illegal activity conducted over the Internet. Child pornography, identity theft, credit card fraud, Internet scams, fraud, human trafficking, prostitution, and cyberstalking are some examples of crimes committed over the Internet....
Warrantless Arrests in Texas
You’ve probably heard about arrest warrants; often, a judge or magistrate issues an arrest warrant when someone fails to appear in court as required, or when the state has enough evidence against a suspect to seek an arrest through an arrest warrant. But what about...
Lupus & Social Security Disability
The Mayo Clinic defines Lupus as “a chronic inflammatory disease that occurs when your body’s immune system attacks your own tissues and organs.” The inflammation can affect different parts of the body, such as the heart and lungs, the joints, brain, blood cells,...
When Are Vehicle Searches Legal?
Usually when a traffic stop is initiated for a moving violation, expired registration, or a broken taillight, it ends with a warning or a citation and the rattled motorist drives away when it’s over. Occasionally something in the vehicle will catch the officer’s eye,...
Can a Conviction Be Appealed?
If you’re like most people, you’ve heard about cases being appealed, but do you know what that means exactly? Can any criminal case be appealed? Generally, when a jury comes back with a not guilty verdict in a criminal case, the case is over. Meaning, the prosecutor...
Human Trafficking in Texas
Human trafficking is recognized as a form of “modern-day slavery.” Kevin Bales from Free the Slaves says it involves controlling someone through violence, psychological coercion, economic exploitation, loss of free will and movement, and being “paid nothing beyond...
Helping Family Obtain a Green Card
As a United States citizen, you have the ability to help a family member obtain a Green Card, which would make him or her a lawful permanent resident. “How do I help my relative become a permanent resident?” In order to achieve this goal, you would need to accomplish...
Release on Your Own Recognizance (OR) in Texas
What does release on your own recognizance (OR) mean exactly? It’s basically bail, but it doesn’t cost you anything; you can consider it free bail. When a criminal defendant is released on his or her own recognizance, they would have to make a promise in writing...