Unlawful restraint comes up a lot in cases of domestic violence. When couples argue and emotions run high, one partner might try to stop the other from leaving, making the conflict even more intense. Understanding unlawful ...
Hate crimes are on the rise in the United States, reaching record highs in more than a decade. Every day, people are targeted with violence because of their identity, like their race, religion, color, or sexual ...
In Texas, the Family Code lays out what family violence means. It’s when someone in a family or household tries to hurt another person, either by physical actions or making them scared of getting hurt. The ...
Obstruction of Justice is when someone does something to get in the way of the legal system, and it’s a very serious thing with big legal consequences. That’s why it’s really important to know the laws, ...
In our fast world, thinking legal authority is always right is just a fantasy. Sadly, we often hear stories about police officers not acting fairly or even against the law while doing their job. In Texas, ...
Prescription drug fraud means getting prescription drugs in sneaky ways, like making fake prescriptions, pretending to be a doctor, or using stolen prescription forms. Using strong and risky meds in the wrong way is against the ...
People often use the term “reckless driving,” but its exact legal meaning can be unclear. While you might think you’d recognize it when you see it, you may not know how it’s legally defined. Reckless driving ...
Sex with someone under 17 who is not their spouse is illegal in Texas (Section 21.011 of the Texas Penal Code). Statutory rape is when someone has sex with a person who is not old enough ...
Money laundering is a type of white-collar crime in which you place, layer, and integrate the money that you know came from unlawful activities such as gambling, smurfing, or drug trafficking. People often get caught for ...
To keep up with the fast-paced world, many of us want to join the trend and drive fast cars or vehicles. Merely possessing a vehicle or finding pleasure in driving does not suffice. If you want ...