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512-369-3737 get direction Most people associate assault offenses with physical altercations or harm. However, if someone abuses someone verbally without a physical aspect, is it against the law? It surprises many people to learn that what they say mi...
Although it’s not considered good etiquette, spitting is considered illegal. So, if you spit on someone, whether out of rage or frustration, you may also be charged with assault. This crime is defined under Texas Penal C...
Each state has its own use of the terms DWI or DUI, or driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.s In Texas, the terms DWI and DUI are commonly used. So you might wonder: What exactly do DWI an...
If you have had a run-in with the law, you are probably wondering if your criminal record clears after a certain amount of time. Some people have the misconception that their criminal record will “clear” after a period...
According to estimates, about 140 million traffic cones are used throughout the world. Snatching a traffic cone might seem like an unusual theft. Many people who get caught up in the thrill of stealing a traffic control device ...
In Texas, a conviction for DWI (also known as DUI) on your record can lead to a whole host of legal penalties, administrative penalties, and collateral consequences. One of the legal penalties that a judge might impose includes...
An open container in the State of Texas is any item, that contains any amount of alcohol, and which is unsealed. Yeti cups, thermoses, cans, opened bottles, and flasks that are capped – but which were previously opened – al...
Individuals in Austin can face both criminal and civil charges for the same set of conduct. If a person is liable in a civil case, they must normally pay the aggrieved individual or entity monetary damages – often through the...
In most situations, police officers are the ones who file criminal charges against an individual, but in some cases, a private citizen may petition for criminal charges to be filed. Generally speaking, mere allegations are...
If you were recently involved in an incident that you think might lead to criminal charges, there are certain steps that you should take right away. First, it is important that you take prompt legal action because once charges ...
A witness is someone who has the authority to testify in a criminal case – and in particular, at a criminal trial. The state prosecutor may call a witness, such as a police officer or an eyewitness, in order to satisfy their ...
When it comes to deadly weapons, the image of a large knife or gun often comes to mind. However, many other tools, devices, and instruments may constitute deadly weapons in Texas. If a state prosecutor charges you with ass...
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