Are you accused of indecent exposure in Texas? If so, you’re probably wondering about the penalties involved and reasonably so. While indecent exposure is a misdemeanor offense, a conviction would still have long-lasting consequences. This is because criminal...
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What Is The Punishment for a Second DWI?
In Texas, the offense of driving while intoxicated (DWI) is covered under Section 49.04 of the Texas Penal Code, which criminalizes driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or a combination of drugs and alcohol. Sec. 49.04(a) of the Penal Code reads: “A...
How Do I Qualify for Social Security Disability?
We all need to be able to work so we can financially support ourselves and our loved ones. If we become severely disabled because of an accident; for example, a serious car accident, or because of a workplace accident, or because of a disease, it can become impossible...
Law on Domestic Violence in Texas
“The Texas Family Code defines Family Violence as an act by a member of a family or household against another member that is intended to result in physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or a threat that reasonably places the member in fear of imminent physical...
Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles
Before we discuss the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, let’s take a closer look at “parole” and what it means to Texas prisoners. According to the Legal Information Institute, “Parole is the conditional release of prisoners before they...
Renting? Prepare for a Background Check
So, you’re in the market for a new place to live. You have your security deposit and now you’re looking to rent the perfect house or apartment. You’re prepared for the landlord to run your credit report, but what about the background check? Were you...
Working in the United States
Would you like to work in the United States? If so, you will have to obtain one of the following immigration documents: A Green Card, also known as a Permanent Resident Card, A work permit, also known as an Employment Authorization Document, or One of the...
What is Mortgage Fraud?
When people apply for a mortgage, they’re often asking a bank to lend them at least $100,000, if not $200,000, $300,000 or even $500,000 or more for a home – that’s a lot of money. During the loan application process, the borrower is expected to be...
Penalties for Possessing Drug Paraphernalia in Texas
Residents of Texas are generally aware that it’s illegal to drink and drive. They also know that it’s against the law to possess illegal drugs, such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and crystal meth. What some people don’t realize is that in Texas,...
Texas DWI with a High BAC
In Texas, the offense of drunk or drugged driving is covered under Section 49.04 of the Texas Penal Code, Driving While Intoxicated. Under Sec. 49.04, you commit the offense of DWI when you drive in a public place while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or...