(Please note that this blog post is not meant to take the place of professional legal advice.) It’s no secret that drinking and driving can result in some serious consequences. On top of putting yourself and others in danger, you also run the risk of getting slapped with a heavy fine, jail time, and suspension of your driving… Read More »
What Are Pretrial Intervention Programs? In the criminal justice system, most people who are charged with crimes are either tried and convicted or offered a plea deal. In general, these people are usually assigned a punishment, such as probation, and are then expected to carry out the terms of the punishment.
Getting a traffic ticket is very disappointing, knowing that there is no other way out besides paying it. But what most of you don’t know is that how to get a speeding Ticket Dismissed in Colorado. Traffic laws of Colorado are quite strict and authorities are very particular about enforcing them. However, there could be a number of… Read More »
Improper Student-Educator Relationships in Texas In Texas, educators at public and private schools are granted a great deal of trust and respect. These are the people that are charged with the education of the next generation. As such, they are expected to behave in a way that creates a healthy, safe learning environment for their students.
Driving faster than the speed limit is among the common infractions committed in the country. You are likely to receive a speeding ticket when you violate vehicle code, or local ordinances of the state.
Sexting Laws in Texas Smart phones are quickly becoming an integral part of daily life for the millions of people that use them. It takes only a few seconds to snap an image with a smart phone camera and send it to friends or post it on social media. When people choose to send images of a sexual… Read More »
Incarceration is a hot topic in America, and for good reason — according to the Prison Policy Initiative, the United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world, with more than 2 million people locked up in state and federal prisons and local jails. That means the U.S. is responsible for roughly 22 percent of the world’s… Read More »
Speeding is the most commonly committed crime in America. You probably did it at some point today on your way to the office or while you were dropping the kids off at school. Speeding is so common that many police officers don’t stop cars unless they are egregiously breaking the speed limit, but that doesn’t mean you can’t… Read More »
Driving under the influence carries stiff penalties that can affect you for the rest of your life. You can avoid a DUI charge if you make smart decisions and follow sound advice, but sometimes it can be difficult to determine which advice is truth and what is fiction. Today, we take a look at four common DUI myths.
As with many things in life, legal actions depend heavily on the details. Some of the most basic details in criminal cases revolve around how and when the police advise a suspect of his or her rights. Commonly referred to as Miranda rights, these warnings stem from the 1966 trial of a Mexican immigrant who confessed to charges… Read More »