Some people think that shoplifting is a petty crime that doesn’t hurt anybody. A pack of gum here; a pair of jeans there. No one will miss those items, right? Wrong. The truth is that across the nation, stores lose anywhere from $2,000-$3,000 per month to shoplifters....
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Is medical marijuana legal in Texas?
Texas is well known for having some of the strictest marijuana laws in the country. Even as many other states have moved to legalize recreational marijuana, Texas has remained resistant to doing so. But what about medical marijuana? This is even more common across the...
The difference between concurrent and consecutive sentences
It’s not unusual for defendants in a criminal case to face multiple charges stemming from a single arrest. For example, you could end up facing charges of driving while intoxicated (DWI), resisting arrest, assault on a police officer, drug possession and possession of...
Is it illegal to lie to the police?
When you're approached by a police officer, you may feel apprehensive that they're just going to dig around for anything they can think of to arrest you. To avoid this, you may consider simply lying to them when they ask you questions. But are you going to cause more...
Peers may influence teens to commit criminal activity
When parents get the call that their teen has been arrested or accused of a crime, they are often shocked. They never thought that their child would do something like this, and they can't imagine what would have pushed them to break the law. It may even be a minor...
The role of field sobriety tests in a DWI traffic stop
Many driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges in Texas are the result of traffic stops. Sometimes, drivers fail chemical tests after causing crashes and get arrested. Much of the time, it is a police officer's suspicion that ultimately leads to DWI charges. When an...
What if you see a drug checkpoint sign in Texas?
Say you’re driving back from visiting some friends elsewhere in Texas when you see a sign on the side of the road. It says that you’re approaching a drug checkpoint, so you need to be prepared to stop. You’re surprised. You already know that Texas doesn’t even use...
Dabs may be trendy, but they are extra risky in Texas
Marijuana users are quick to provide a list of the benefits of using concentrates or extracts instead of the natural-state drug. For example, marijuana concentrates are multiple times stronger than the natural-state version of the drug, meaning that a much smaller...
How have knife laws changed in Texas?
Texas is a state with strong legal protections for those who own firearms and other weapons. While many people use knives for sport and their employment in Texas, there are still a few laws that restrict knife possession. Until recently, Texas had an extensive list of...
Zero tolerance means the 0.08% BAC limit doesn’t always apply
A blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% is the legal limit for most drivers in Texas and across the United States. You can be arrested on DWI charges below this, but it’s used as a benchmark by which intoxication can be assumed. If you’re below that number, you...