Texas has some of the strictest laws, sentencing and penalties in the nation and its laws regarding minors and alcohol are no exception. Teenagers will be teenagers and regardless of the generation, they continue to push the limits in regards to alcohol consumption....
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Bond Reduction in Texas
Under the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, bail is defined as “the security given by the accused that he will appear and answer before the court the accusation brought against him, and includes a bail bond or a personal bond.” Bail is NOT intended to be a punishment....
About Disabled Surviving Divorced Spouse Benefits
Are you disabled and divorced? Did your former spouse pass away? If so, you may qualify for Social Security Disabled Surviving Spouse benefits, which is a federally-funded program that is handled by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Under this program,...
What is Texas’ Implied Consent Law?
While the laws vary slightly from state-to-state, drivers across the country are expected to provide a sample of their blood or breath if they are suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or both. Nationwide, if a peace officer suspects that a...
Is Sexting a Crime in Texas?
These days, just about everyone between the ages of 13 and 80 have a smartphone and each year, the minimum age to own a cellphone seems to get younger and younger. Children as young as seven or eight can be seen in elementary schools carrying around their own...
Teen Click It or Ticket Campaign in Texas
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, “Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among teenagers.” TxDOT goes on to say that teen drivers have more unbuckled fatalities than any other age group in Texas. In 2015 alone, 293 teenagers...
Applying for Asylum in the U.S.
Across the globe, many countries are afflicted with turmoil, which directly affects the people, especially those residing in war-torn countries and countries dealing with terrorism and political unrest. As a result, some of the people living in such countries are...
Can Minors Be Charged as Adults for DWI?
In Texas, a minor can be charged as an adult for driving while intoxicated (DWI) and for a drug-related offense. This means that a minor can face the same penalties and sentencing as an adult for these types of crimes. If a minor is charged as an adult for DWI, he or...
Victims’ Rights in Texas Criminal Cases
Are you facing criminal charges for kidnapping, sexual assault, aggravated assault, robbery, manslaughter or murder? If you are accused of committing a violent or sexually-motivated crime, you may be wondering if the victims can play a role in the criminal process. If...
DWI Accidents with Injuries in Texas
As a licensed driver in Texas, you’re familiar with the fact that you can be arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) if you’re caught driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or more. If you’re like a lot of people, your...