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Drug Convictions Can Impact Federal Financial Aid

Drug Convictions Can Impact Federal Financial Aid

If you depend on financial aid for school there are certain laws you should not break.


Explaining Texas’s Open Container Law

Explaining Texas’s Open Container Law

It is not just illegal to drive under the influence. Texas also has a law that prohibits driving a motor vehicle in which you possess an open container with alcohol in it.


What Is a Probation Violation and What Happens When One Occurs?

What Is a Probation Violation and What Happens When One Occurs?

Potential outcomes of criminal justice cases vary greatly, depending on the circumstances and what happens during the court process.


Crimes Related to Computer Usage Are Serious Matters

Crimes Related to Computer Usage Are Serious Matters

Most people get online daily, but they might not realize there are many things that can lead to criminal charges stemming from online activities.


Drivers Should Be Extra Cautious on Holiday Weekends

Drivers Should Be Extra Cautious on Holiday Weekends

The Memorial Day holiday is one that people often associate with kicking off the nicer summer season.


What Constitutes Retail Theft?

What Constitutes Retail Theft?

People in Texas should ensure they are paying for merchandise that they leave the store with. This can help to prevent them from being accused of retail theft, which is a very serious matter.


Solitary Confinement in Texas: A Serious Hazard for Many Inmates

Solitary Confinement in Texas: A Serious Hazard for Many Inmates

Being sentenced to prison after a criminal conviction is a difficult situation.


What Does It Mean to Disturb the Peace?

What Does It Mean to Disturb the Peace?

People who are in public are expected to behave in a way that doesn’t disturb others. While there are some instances in which normal actions might irritate people


Cries for Help Are Often Muted in Juvenile Justice

Cries for Help Are Often Muted in Juvenile Justice

Some people hear the term “juvenile justice” and think that it relates to having to deal with young, misguided people who don’t have a chance.


No Juvenile Criminal Justice Matter Is Considered a Small Deal

No Juvenile Criminal Justice Matter Is Considered a Small Deal

Juvenile criminal matters are often thought of as minor offenses, but this can’t be the thought that parents have when their child is facing these issues.