Every state in the country is required to abide by the rulings of Megan’s Law. One of the major portions of this law is the requirement for each state to maintain an accurate and up-to-date registry of all convicted sex offenders who reside in that state. This registry must contain updated information on each sex […]
It’s happened to nearly everyone at some point: we get in a hurry and rush out of the house and forget our keys or we lock our keys in our car. What’s the next step? For many people, it’s time to call a locksmith or a towing company. However, what if it’s the middle of […]
In the criminal justice system, defendants can be charged with crimes based upon their specific actions. For example, a person who steals a car can face legal charges and potentially be convicted because they committed an action that is in violation of the law. However, the legal system also considers the state of mind of […]
A statute of limitations exists for almost every type of crime or wrongdoing. These time limitations prevent the government from pursuing people years after committing an offense. After the statute of limitations ends, a prosecutor can no longer file a formal charge for a particular crime. “Expiration dates” for criminal prosecution often factor into defense […]
Many people may have heard the phrase “crime of passion” but they may be unsure of its exact definition or its use in legal cases. Under Texas law, the term crime of passion refers to a specific type of criminal action that occurs under legally defined circumstances. This term has strong implications in a legal […]
