Texas laws are very clear about the illegal nature of actions that endanger the safety of children. Not only is it illegal to harm or abuse children, it’s a criminal offense to attempt to lure a child into a situation that could be harmful. This action is known as child enticement in the Texas Penal […]
The Halloween holiday has an association with criminal activity in many ways. Whether it’s rumors of poisoned candy or teenage vandalism, this day often evokes thoughts of illegal activity. Sometimes these are just the result of urban legends but Halloween may have actual legal ramifications for some people. For example, some people may wonder […]
No matter where you live in the great state of Texas, there is a chance that you may have heard of some strange, silly or outright crazy laws at the city or state level. Some of these bizarre laws are well-known while others are a bit more obscure. Either way, people often find these kinds […]
The issue of probable cause can come up when law enforcement officers decide to make an arrest, conduct a search of private property or when a person is prosecuted for a criminal offense. In the U.S. legal system, the concept of probable cause is based on language found in the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution. […]
Many people may have heard the term “white collar crime” on the evening news or on television dramas. This is a catch-all term used to refer to a number of different illegal activities. The name is derived from the fact that these types of criminal offenses are usually perpetrated by people who work for major […]
