Texas parents of children and teens who are accused of various crimes may assume that their age offers them some protection. Nothing could be further from the truth. Depending on the offense and the circumstances around it, punishments may not only be harsh, but some children may be tried as adults in the main criminal […]

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Accusations of sexual assault can be a difficult experience for most defendants. These charges are even more difficult to deal with when the accusations involve a child. These types of charges can drastically affect those accused and their families, if a conviction should occur in a Texas criminal courtroom. A 52-year-old man faces criminal charges […]

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A total of 55 alleged El Paso Barrio Azteca gang members were recently arrested under accusations of very serious crimes. Several agents from multiple departments worked together in El Paso during the operation. Overall, 20 individuals were accused of committing federal crimes, and the remaining 35 persons face state charges. The El Paso Police, along […]

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A man was recently arrested in San Angelo after a shooting incident and subsequent ground search. The Texas man has been accused of shooting at a group of local plant employees when they encountered him allegedly attempting to steal a company vehicle. He faces serious criminal charges resulting from the incident. Just after noon, the […]

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The National Football League is no stranger to scandal. Many players have been accused of various crimes, and the backlash from fans can impact player’s careers — even if they are eventually acquitted. Non-celebrities can learn from the experiences of these players in relation to how criminal charges can affect a person’s life, from their […]

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Those in Texas who are accused of committing white collar crimes may think that it is not as serious an offense as others. Because it doesn’t involve a violent act, it may seem as though the punishments should be less serious, but that is not necessarily the case. Those convicted of fraud or other related […]

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There are certain criminal charges that can carry a stigma with them. Those who are accused of domestic violence may see repercussions in other parts of their lives, even if they are eventually acquitted. For this reason, it is very important for those accused to fully understand what these charges involve and how Texas prosecutors […]

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White collar crime is considered very seriously here in Texas. Those who are accused of crimes such as money laundering or fraud might assume that the absence of any violence in connection with the crime means that a guilty verdict will not result in significant punishment. This is untrue and may have an ultimately negative […]

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Here in Texas, gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis has recently proposed that the statute of limitations for rape and sexual assault crimes be eliminated (Davis calls for an end to statute of limitations for rape). Currently, the statute stands at 10 years, except for crimes against children or if no one in the state’s database is […]

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Embezzlement is a much more common crime in Texas than people might realize. Those who are accused of white collar crimes like this may not know exactly what it means or entails. Having a thorough knowledge of the details may help one prepare a proper defense and help to facilitate as positive an outcome as […]

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