The legal term "conspiracy" may suffer from improper perceptions. People constantly hear the words "conspiracy theory" spoken with disdain. A legal conspiracy is not the same thing as a fictitious belief not supported by facts. Under federal and Texas state criminal...
Aggravated felonies are considered serious crimes, although they do not always involve physical violence. The consequences of such acts have severe penalties for immigrants in Texas who have been charged with crimes in this category. Lawmakers classify crimes Since...
Criminal activity is not always accomplished alone. An accomplice can be part of a crime at any stage, including after the crime is over. Accessory after the fact charges are relatively simple but can quickly become complicated depending on the situation and the...
Immigrants who are living in Texas may want to know how they can become citizens. It gives them the opportunity to build a new life in the United States and look forward to the future. If you are looking to become a naturalized citizen, it’s important to know what...
Not all criminal convictions lead to harsh sentences, such as lengthy prison terms. In Texas, a minor offense could result in a requirement to perform community service. Shoplifting and drunk driving may result in orders to perform community service, and the Texas...
When police officers suspect someone driving under the influence, they pull them over and conduct a battery of testing to see if their suspicions have any merit. Not all tests have the same level of effectiveness. Looking into the eyes of a suspect In addition to the...
Those wishing to become U.S. citizens have many ways to achieve a change in immigration status. Attaining family and employment-based green cards are common early steps in the process, but they are not the only paths toward naturalization. Texas residents hoping to...
Minimum sentencing on the federal level consists of automatic terms for specific crimes. These conditions are not set by the courts, but by Congress. The federal guidelines for minimum sentencing apply across the United States, including to crimes in Texas. Guidelines...
All states make impaired driving against the law, regardless of what they call it. Drivers in Dallas, Texas, may have to undergo field tests if they get pulled over by law enforcement. Police commonly use a breathalyzer to check for impairment, but several factors can...
In Texas, some people do not think that white-collar crimes are as serious as other types of offenses, but wire fraud and other white-collar crimes are treated harshly under federal law. People who are accused of wire fraud might need to vigorously defend against the...