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When you’re accused of a crime and are going to court, you may be part of a grand jury investigation. The grand jury has to listen to the prosecution and defense. It is there to help make a decision on your case moving forward to trial, instead of leaving the decision...
Gun laws can certainly get to be complex, and one reason is that the specific way in which an event takes place can determine how it is viewed by the law. For instance, you may have heard that you can get disorderly conduct charges for displaying a firearm. But what...
Social media has a significant role in the lives of many people living in the United States and around the globe. Because of its prevalent use, many people may not fully appreciate the potential implications of some information that they post -- even if they do not...
When the police arrive at your house, they may act rather aggressively, as if they are in control of the situation and you have to do what they say. This can make it hard to remember your rights and not simply go along with all of their instructions. For instance,...
Here in McLennan County, if you are a first-time offender, you may be able to avoid jail time. The Pretrial Intervention Program aims to give people who made a mistake a second chance. It is a chance to prove you are a law-abiding citizen who made an error of...
Most police officers in Texas are dedicated to protecting the people that they serve. However, some may make assumptions without ensuring that they obtain a full picture of events before making an arrest. For example, a man in Texas may be wondering about evidence...
A criminal conspiracy exists when two or more parties agree to commit a crime and take steps toward completing the crime. The actual commission of the crime isn’t required to be found guilty of a conspiracy charge. A conspiracy charge is punishable by up to five years...
