A felony conviction in Texas is a serious thing that can have lifelong consequences. Not only can it have a lasting impact on your life, but it can also lead to the loss of basic civil rights.
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Sentencing guidelines in Texas, are standards that have been put in place so rational and consistent sentencing practices in a particular jurisdiction can be established.
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DWI arrests are still taking place in Corpus Christi. People are still going to jail for driving under the influence of alcohol, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. 2016 was a record year in terms of DWI arrests in the Coastal Bend. The police arrested 1,428 people for drunk driving in that year. […]
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If you have been charged with a crime, you have the right to a “speedy public trial by an impartial jury.” You also have the right to know “the nature and cause of the accusations” and to have a written copy of the charges.
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If you have been convicted of a crime, you may have to serve time in prison and pay a series of fines. But, after you have served your prison sentence, you will most likely have to go through a probation program before it’s considered “fully served.” To go through this process, you will have to […]
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During the holiday season, more people will be out eating, drinking, and being merry. So, the odds of getting arrested for a DWI are higher. Alcohol-related driving fatalities are more common from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, which is one of the most disturbing statistics.
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The laws for marijuana use have changed at a rapid pace in the United States, especially in recent years. This has left people confused about what is and isn’t legal in different parts of the country.
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In 2018, the Corpus Christi crime rate was 411 per 100,000, which was 1.5 times higher than that national average. This was also higher than 91.9% of U.S. cities and was an 8% increase compared to the previous year.
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The Texas Department of Public Safety provides crime reports and statistics for each year, which allows residents to keep up with the most common crimes. When people are aware of the most common crimes being committed in their state, they can take measures to protect themselves.
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If you have been charged with a crime in the State of Texas and took a probation, you might be able to get an early termination. But to qualify, you need to complete at least a third or two years of your probation (whichever is less).
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