In Texas, not all crimes are created equal. This is especially true when we are talking about gang crimes. In an effort to crack down on gangs, legislators got creative and put a number of Texas gang laws on the books that are specifically geared toward members (or perceived members) of criminal street gangs. For […]
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What are Revenge Porn Laws in Texas? In the age of smartphones and social media, it seems to be a growing trend for jaded ex-lovers to strike back at former partners by posting images or videos of a sexual nature online. “Revenge porn” is generally considered to be the act of sharing sexually explicit photos
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Carpenter v. United States On June 5, 2017, the United States Supreme Court granted a petition to hear a major Fourth Amendment case decided by the Sixth Circuit, Carpenter v. United States. This case will decide whether it is constitutional for the government to collect cell-site location information without first obtaining a warrant. Using cell-site location
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Unfortunately, thousands of children run away from home each year. Some flee because they are rebellious and don’t want to follow rules. Others leave to escape abuse or neglect. Many take off to avoid crisis or conflict, such as drug addiction, an unplanned pregnancy, or being bullied at school. Regardless of the reason, running away
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Criminal Charges & the Church It is not uncommon for churches or clergy members to become the target of criminal probes. Each year, allegations of sexual misconduct, embezzlement, and tax fraud surface against church leaders and employees. This article looks at legal issues for churches in regard to criminal allegations that pastors, priests, and other
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In 2018, there were 540,561 crashes on Texas roadways. Of that number, 95,572 – or 18 percent – were caused by distracted driving, resulting in 394 deaths and 2,340 serious injures, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Those sobering numbers come just a year after the state outlawed texting and driving, suggesting that drivers
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Restraint Enhancement in Hobbs Act Robbery Cases On May 23, 2017, in United States v. Garcia, the federal Fifth Circuit rejected the imposition of the restraint enhancement in a Hobbs Act robbery. The federal sentencing guidelines provides for a “restraint enhancement” to a sentence when a robbery involves the “forcible restraint of the victim, such as by
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Whether for hunting, sport shooting or protection, Texans love their guns. In fact, more than 46 percent of people living in the Lone Star State own a gun. Unfortunately, every year we hear tragic stories about children who get hold of a firearm and shoot themselves or someone else. Not only is this tragic, but
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