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It’s natural for young people to make mistakes. In fact, research has proven that a teenagers under-developed brain will likely have difficulty making long-term judgements and decisions. Still, every parent hopes their child’s mistakes won’t lead to severe legal problems. No one wants to see their child or teenager end up behind bars. If a…

Legal trouble as a youth is often a strong predictor of legal problems for many adults caught in the grip of the court system. Studies have shown adults who were charged as juveniles are more likely to be charged for repeat offenses later in life. The most at-risk group of young people are between 15…

Domestic abuse is a silent epidemic experienced by one in four women and one in nine men. While domestic violence charges are often rightly pursued, there are cases where those same charges can also be the perpetuation of the abuse. You, the victim, may be unfairly charged with violence by the same person you are…

Do you watch procedural dramas like Law & Order? You’ve probably heard terms like “assault,” “aggravated assault” and “battery” tossed around a lot. And if you’re like most people, all three terms sound an awful lot like the same thing to you. But each has a specific meaning under the law. What is aggravated assault?…

Criminal Records Expunged Eligibility Having an arrest record and conviction can have a negative impact on your future. It can cause you to miss job opportunities or have a loan denied. Fortunately, there is something you can do to help remedy this problem. Depending on the offense and some eligibility requirements, it is possible to…

Don’t Make these DWI Mistakes Arrested for driving while intoxicated in Texas? Texas has the highest incarceration rate in the US, so a DWI arrest in Texas is nothing to take lightly. The consequences for a Texas DWI can be devastating, so it’s important you know what to do and what not to do. To…

How to Fight False Allegations of Domestic Violence Domestic violence in the United States is a real problem. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men have experienced severe physical violence from an intimate partner at some point in their lives. This type of crime constitutes 15% of all violent crime that happens in…

On average, about 28 people die every day from drunk driving related crashes. In fact, about 1 in 3 people are involved in a drunk driving crash during their lifetime. Driving while intoxicated should be avoided at all costs. But what if you’re driving home from a friend’s BBQ after a few beers and are…

The minute you are arrested for drunk driving, you need a drunk driving attorney. If you wait until your first court appearance or worse, wait to see what happens next, you may be a day late and a dollar short. Drunk driving (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) are serious criminal matters in Texas.…

Innocence doesn’t equal freedom. Sadly, this was the case for 2 men who lost 26 years of their lives behind bars, because of false charges. In 1992, a jury found VanDyke Perry and Gregory Counts guilty of rape, sodomy, and kidnapping. Almost 3 decades later, the victim’s revised story and new DNA evidence were able…