When it comes to defending oneself against criminal charges at trial, the evidence presented by both parties is usually vital. While physical evidence and testimony is common at trials, there is another type of evidence that is being introduced by the prosecution in some trials. The evidence is in the form of rap lyrics. The lyrics are being used in…[...]

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When residents of Texas are pulled over for suspicion of drunk driving there are certain things that most likely expect will happen before an arrest will be made. One of those things is that the driver will blow at least 0.08 in the course of a breathalyzer test. As the arrest of one Texas man illustrates, this is not always…[...]

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Navigating the criminal justice system is a daunting task for most individuals who find themselves in that position. Three men recently arrested in El Paso for auto theft are experiencing it firsthand. The men are accused of stealing at least two vehicles earlier this month. The vehicles police say the men were successful in stealing are both 2012 Chevrolet Silverados.…[...]

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The law currently protects women and men from certain kinds of leave-related discrimination in the workplace. For example, the law generally protects women from pregnancy discrimination associated with their need to take time off to have their babies and recover from the act of childbirth. The law also generally protects men and women from discrimination when they need to temporarily…[...]

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When someone is charged with a serious crime there may be multiple approaches that can be taken to defend oneself. While many individuals will enter a not guilty plea, others will admit that they committed the crime but try to offer up mitigating factors as a way to avoid a conviction. A man charged in the death of two El…[...]

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Advertising can have powerful effects on both consumer decisions and on culture as a whole. As a result, it is important to think critically when viewing and responding to advertisements. Few arguments can speak as effectively to the need for critical analysis of advertisements as advertisements themselves can. In viewing old advertisements, consumers can truly learn how dangerous products make…[...]

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While people throughout the state of Texas are arrested each day for the theft of physical objects, there are other, less tangible things that could lead to criminal charges if taken. As technology has advanced and more and more financial dealings are handled electronically, identity theft has become quite prevalent. Though this crime is committed without a threat of physical…[...]

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Whether one faces criminal charges in a state or federal court, it is important that the accused individual does all he or she can to build a strong defense. An El Paso man, who was charged with a federal crime in connection with a “pay-to-play” scheme, was recently sentenced for his role in the matter. He will spend 10 months…[...]

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The El Paso police cracked down on drunk driving over the Christmas holiday and again over New Year’s Eve. The police recently reported that during the first crackdown, held Dec. 23-28, they arrested 35 alleged drunk drivers. Arrest numbers have yet to be reported for the second effort. The El Paso Police DWI Task Force partnered with other officers from…[...]

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Recently there has been a lot of discussion about the sentences that certain individuals receive in connection with drug convictions. Earlier this year Attorney General Eric Holder announced that many who had previously been convicted of low level, nonviolent drug crimes would be released from prison. In addition, going forward, authorities were directed to concentrate on the violent drug offenders…[...]

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