¿Cómo puedo ser acusado de consumir alcohol siendo menor de edad?

Menor en posesión y menor en consumo

In Texas, minors and alcohol don’t go together according to the law. Minors are forbidden in Texas from purchasing, attempting to acquire, using, or possessing alcohol. Texas has a number of regulations that target minors who consume alcohol. A minor is defined as someone under 21 years of age under the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code. […]

Evading Arrest in Texas

Evading Arrest in Texas

Evading Arrest is a criminal offense that occurs when a person intentionally flees or attempts to evade a law enforcement officer who is attempting to lawfully arrest them. This offense may occur in various situations, such as when a person is pulled over while driving, and they attempt to speed away or when a person […]

Criminal Mischief In Texas

Criminal Mischief In Texas

Under the Texas Penal Code, criminal mischief is defined as intentionally or recklessly damaging or destroying someone else’s property without their effective consent. The offense may also be committed by tampering with someone else’s property, including making markings or inscriptions on it, without their consent. Statutory Definition of Criminal Mischief Texas’s statutory definition of criminal […]

Leyes y penas de acoso en Texas

Leyes y penas de acoso en Texas

The Texas Penal Code defines stalking as knowingly engaging in a course of conduct that is directed toward another person. That the person knows or should reasonably know would cause the victim to: Fear for their safety or the safety of others Suffer emotional distress Stalking can take many forms, including following someone, repeatedly contacting […]

Posesión de armas en los aeropuertos de Texas

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If you’re thinking about gun possession and bullets when you travel to Texas, it’s really important to learn about Texas’ airport gun rules. Despite Texas having regulations for your protection, they can occasionally be somewhat perplexing. Whether you want to know if you can bring a gun on your trip or if you’ve had a […]

¿Detenido? Conozca sus derechos en caso de detención

Know your Rights when Arrested

Familiarizing yourself with your rights can protect you from mistreatment by authorities and raise the probability of your charges being dismissed. Knowing your rights can guide you on how to behave during an arrest, a potentially frightening time, so it is wise to not say much. Miranda Rights In 1966 the U.S. Supreme Court determined […]

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) by Marijuana

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While most folks link a DWI charge to drinking and driving, you can get in trouble for a DWI if the police think you’ve used something other than alcohol. This could be illegal drugs or even medications prescribed by a doctor, like marijuana. Typically, the terms “DWI” or “DUI” are associated with alcohol consumption. However […]

Diferentes tipos de violencia familiar

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En Texas, el Código de Familia establece lo que significa violencia familiar. Es cuando alguien en una familia u hogar intenta hacer daño a otra persona, ya sea con acciones físicas o haciéndole temer que le hagan daño. La ley no lo considera disciplina normal para un niño. El maltrato, según la ley, puede ser un daño físico que [...]

Regla de los tres golpes en Texas para delincuentes habituales

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In the United States, including Texas, if someone with a prior serious conviction gets arrested again, they may face harsher penalties under “3 strikes” laws. Texas, known for its strict laws, has the Habitual Offender Statute, which leads to lengthy prison sentences, even life, for habitual offenders, even if they’re underage. Supporters argue it deters […]

The Hidden Pain of Cyberbullying in Texas

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Bullying has always been a problem for young people, but now cyberbullying has become more common than ever before. With the rise of technology, cyberbullying is becoming rampant online through instant messages, text messaging apps, and social media like Facebook and Twitter, which are essential for teens’ social lives. But what some people might not […]