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03 Dec 2013 Posted By Herman Martinez

Racial Profiling Case Stirs Up Controversy in Houston

In Houston, the police have been accused of racial profiling when they arrested two African-Americans and a white teenager after seeing her with the two men and assuming she had been stolen or was a runaway. In reality, the girl…

29 Nov 2013 Posted By Herman Martinez

Holiday Gatherings and Domestic Violence Crimes

For some families, having everyone together under one roof is a joyous celebration. For others, this could be a recipe for disaster. Sometimes, the holidays can remind bitter ex’s of the way things used to be, and can cause a…

25 Nov 2013 Posted By Herman Martinez

DWI’s on Thanksgiving Weekend

Thanksgiving weekend is one of the most popular weeks for Thanksgiving DWI arrests within the year. This is because many individuals will enjoy a glass of wine or two with dinner and then consume beer while watching football. In addition,…

20 Nov 2013 Posted By Herman Martinez

Houston Hitman Scams

Hitman Scams have been shaking up Houston. A startled woman was shocked when she received a text message to her phone notifying her that she was being watched and that a hitman was paid to kill her. According to the…

07 Nov 2013 Posted By Herman Martinez

The Crime of Forgery

Forgery is a serious offense and it is punishable as a felony in all fifty states. In most cases, it is penalized as a federal offense; and is defined as the crime of making, altering, use, or possession of false…

04 Nov 2013 Posted By Herman Martinez

Do the Police Have the Right to Search Your Car?

When it comes to your car, you have fewer rights than you do concerning your home. The police may have the right to search your car in some circumstances, but generally you are protected from any unreasonable search and seizure…

28 Oct 2013 Posted By Herman Martinez

Houston Police Dogs Discover Cigarette Thief

A 23-year-old Houston cigarette thief has been arrested after Houston police dogs discovered the man who has stolen thousands of dollars’ worth of cigarettes in recent months. He stole these cigarettes from a discount store located in Northwest Harris County, and…

24 Oct 2013 Posted By Herman Martinez

Texas Crimes: Bribery

According to the Texas Penal Code, bribery is the offense of intentionally and knowingly offering a person money or collateral for an illegal action; Individuals can be charged with this if they offer, confer, or agree to confer on another…

22 Oct 2013 Posted By Herman Martinez

Texas Crimes: Racketeering

In the state of Texas, it is illegal to commit any offense that qualifies as racketeering. Essentially, racketeering is the federal criminal act of engaging in an illegal business act or running an illegal or illegitimate business. RICO is the…