Illicit drugs are both dangerous for one’s health and also illegal. Those accused of possessing illegal drugs face significant legal issues which can result in serious penalties, including significant amounts of time behind bars. Drug trafficking charges are even more serious. Over three dozen individuals are confronting these issues following a drug bust by authorities […]

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Safety on the road is always an important issue to which policymakers should pay close attention. Watching emerging trends in accidents on the roads can help guide policymakers in implementing policies to avoid accidents. A recently released report shows that there has been an increase in accidents on the road in Texas and other states. […]

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Many Texas residents are turning to bicycles for transportation as bicycles offer both economic and health benefits. Unfortunately, there is also a downside to bicycling — danger. A recent incident clearly illustrates the dangers posed by bicycle accidents — a danger that one must consider before choosing this mode of transportation. The incident occurred in […]

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Material possessions play a central role in the culture of the United States. Many people will go to great lengths to obtain money or other possessions which they desire. However, some people make the mistake of allowing their desire for possessions to overtake their better judgment. Three women may have succumbed to this desire, resulting […]

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People are only human, which means they are often prone to making mistakes. Sometimes, people even make the same mistakes several times. Texas authorities say that this was the case with one woman who was recently charged with drug crimes for the second time after a deputy was killed in a car crash. The first time […]

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The law is made to protect the public. Part of this includes making sure that consumers and the public are not deceived in the marketplace. In some cases, making the mistake of not following these rules may result in being charged with federal crimes in Texas. This appears to be what is happening with television’s […]

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Those who have been arrested for certain crimes may not realize exactly how it might affect their future. People in this scenario may have difficulty obtaining housing, applying for college or qualifying for a loan. This can occur even when a person is found not guilty of the crime they were accused of committing, as […]

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Those who are accused of driving while intoxicated likely know just how seriously these crimes are taken by law enforcement. What they may not be aware of is the potential for harsher punishments due to other circumstances around the incident. For example, those convicted of drunk driving while a minor is riding in their vehicle […]

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Crimes that are nonviolent often have different punishments than those that involve violence. Those who are accused of nonviolent crimes, such as fraud, may mistakenly believe that the possible punishments won’t be as severe as crimes like rape or murder. This is not always the case. Certain crimes — such as identity theft — can […]

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Domestic violence is a serious issue affecting individuals across the country, including many right here in Texas. As October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, it seems appropriate to discuss what domestic violence is, who it can affect and what criminal penalties may be associated with accusations of this type of behavior. The state of Texas […]

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