What to Expect: CPS Investigation
What happens when Child Protective Services places you under investigation? What should you do?
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Is Theft a Misdemeanor or Felony in Texas?
Is theft a misdemeanor or a felony? As is often the case, the answer is, “It depends.” Like most crimes, whether or not theft rises to the level of a felony depends on several factors that depend not only on the monetary value of the property stolen but also on the defendant’s criminal background.
Penalties for Violating a Protective Order
In Texas, restraining orders and protective orders are not quite the same thing. You may be familiar with restraining orders, which are not usually associated with criminal cases. Protective orders are issued against those guilty of violence, stalking, or sexual abuse.
New Laws in Texas as of September 2021
September marks the arrival of numerous new laws within the state of Texas. These laws have the capacity to impact citizens’ lives significantly. To ensure that you stay on the right side of these laws, you need to know what ones will take effect and to what degree they will affect your everyday life. You […]
How Serious Are Trespassing Laws in Texas?
Did you know that about 100 Texans get fatally injured each year after trespassing onto railroad tracks? Trespassing is not only dangerous, but it’s also considered a crime in Texas. These laws have been put into place to protect both property owners and individuals who might otherwise wander onto someone else’s property. Have you or […]
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