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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…

15 Oct 2013 Posted By Herman Martinez

Woman Accused of Hair Extension Theft

Hair extension theft is an unusual charge that a few women were recently charged with in Houston. People can steal virtually anything and be arrested for theft crimes. Recently, four women were captured on camera stealing an unlikely target: hair…

14 Oct 2013 Posted By Herman Martinez

Do I Need a Lawyer for My Evading Arrest Case?

Generally speaking there are two types of evading arrest charges in Texas. The one that gets the most publicity involve long police chases. Everyone can understand when someone drives recklessly throughout Harris County, Texas why felony charges are filed in…

10 Oct 2013 Posted By Herman Martinez

Switchblade Knives now Legal in Texas

Switchblade knives are legal to carry, use, and manufacture in Texas as of Sept. 1, 2020.  Since the 1950s, it has been illegal to own or use a switchblade knife in the state of Texas. Carrying or using one of…

07 Oct 2013 Posted By Herman Martinez

Houston Police Department Implements ALPR Technology

The Houston Police Department is often looking for ways to improve safety amongst the individuals of the state and is constantly making the attempt to protect citizens from harm. Recently, they chose to implement advanced license plate readers (ALPR) to…

30 Sep 2013 Posted By Herman Martinez

Texas Driving Laws in Effect in September

Texans Driving Laws are changing! Texans will want to be extra-cautious on the roads these days after the Texas legislature passed a variety of new driving laws. These laws include stiffer penalties for motorists who don’t change lanes for Texas…

26 Sep 2013 Posted By Herman Martinez

Were You Charged with Arson?

If you started a fire or explosion and you knew that the property where the fire took place belongs to another person or sits on property belonging to another person, then you can be charged with arson. Also, if you…

24 Sep 2013 Posted By Herman Martinez

Police Searching for Vandalism Offender Targeting Disabled Marine

A disabled marine was saddened when he found his car had been targeted by vandals in Houston over the weekend. The individual says that he has battled Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD) since coming home from the war, and relies on his…