Federal and state government data reflect the fact that the number of juvenile arrests has declined since 2010. However, juvenile offenders continue to face significant criminal penalties as well as life-altering consequences after violating Texas laws. The summer months should be viewed as restorative time after a busy school year and a period in which […]
The Texas appeals court has blocked the earlier revenge porn law [the Relationship Privacy Act, SB 1135(2015)] due to Constitutional concerns. The law previously prohibited the promotion or disclosure of intimate images without obtaining consent from the individual(s) depicted.
If you have questions about whether identity theft is a federal crime, the short answer is—yes, identity theft may be a federal crime. In this post, we discuss the differences between state and federal identity theft charges and the punishments for these crimes.
If you have witnessed a crime, or if you have information the court deems important in a trial, you may have questions about when and if the court may force you to testify.
If you’re visiting a loved one in prison, use the following tips to prepare for the best experience. Visiting your incarcerated family member presents many challenges. Knowing what steps to take, and what to expect, can lower stress. One thing is certain. If your loved one is in prison, you want visits to be as […]
