What Is the Zero Tolerance Law in Texas? The Texas ZERO TOLERANCE law prohibits any minor from operating a motor vehicle in public with any detectable amount of alcohol in their system. This is a criminal offense known as Driving…
In many states, loitering is illegal. Loitering is typically the action of wandering from place to place without any apparent business. Normally, the court must prove that the accused posed some sort of threat to society or public safety in…
An arraignment is the first time that you appear before a judge and enter the plea of guilty or not guilty of the crime for which you have been charged. This arraignment normally happens shortly after your arrest. While you…
Steroid use is probably more common than you think. Many men and women choose to take steroids so that they can bulk up their muscles and have the fit body that they have always wanted. Unfortunately, anabolic steroids are illegal…
A new immigration bill claims that immigrants that are in the United States illegally should not be removed from the nation until they are convicted of a crime that they were arrested for. This means that if you are an…
Last week, the Supreme Court weighed in on a case where the defendant claimed that his Fifth Amendment rights were violated because his silence was used against him in the case. The defendant was originally called in as a witness…
Road rage is the act of driving angrily and aggressively without any regard to other motorists out on the road. Those who are struggling with road rage tend to speed, cut other off, tailgate, and do a variety of other…
In Texas, the authorities take weapons crimes seriously. Carrying a concealed handgun without a license can result in serious punishments that can lead to heavy fines or jail time. According to Senate Bill 321, those who carry handgun licenses have…
Most states have sex offender registries that allow them to list those convicted of sex crimes. Rapists, sexual assaulters, child pornography offenders, and others are listed on this registry for the public. The registry is public shaming, and many individuals…
Texas lawmakers make put into effect laws to protect homosexual teenagers. Under current laws, sexual contact with minors that are under the age of 17 is considered a crime of indecency in Texas. A caveat in this law allows teenage…
