Although social media allows people to connect and share ideas, it can also have harmful consequences. Social media platforms like TikTok can inspire trends that involve criminal behaviors like theft and vandalism. It is crucial to understand the link between social...
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Is it possible to get a job with a conviction on your record?
Job hunting has its own challenges that are easily exacerbated by things like anxiety and lack of preparation. Add a criminal conviction to the mix and you may have doubts that you will ever have employment again. Despite what some might say, you have ample...
What are the elements that constitute securities fraud?
A substantial loss of money in an investment might motivate someone to accuse an adviser or broker of securities fraud. Raw emotions can plant suspicions of dishonesty on the part of a trader or stockbroker even when no such intentions exist. Understanding the...
What is friendly fraud?
Getting accused of credit card fraud can feel like an enormous shock, especially to residents who have not had a brush with the law before. In such instances, it is possible that the individual in question faces accusations of friendly fraud. But what exactly is this,...
What happens if I am caught driving without a license in TX?
While you may feel like driving without a license in Texas is not a big deal, law enforcement officers may not share the same sentiment if they pull you over without a valid license to display. You can face serious penalties if you drive on a suspended or revoked...
Texas cities vote to decriminalize marijuana
Recreational use of marijuana is still illegal in Texas, but the residents of some Texas cities voted to decriminalize possession of small amounts of the drug. Austin voters approved a proposition to decriminalize possession in May of 2022, and San Marcos, Denton,...
Can using the self-checkout expose you to criminal prosecution?
When you walk into a big-box store, you may shudder when you see the long lines at the checkout counters. After all, you are busier than ever nowadays and have no time to wait in line. Going through the self-checkout may seem ideal, as it is often considerably faster...
What is an expunction?
Making a misstep may lead to a criminal charge and conviction. While the lapse in judgment may prove temporary, the record it leaves behind is anything but. Many criminal convictions do not qualify for complete deletion or expungement. However, Texas law allows some...
Penalties for DWLI and license reinstatement
Driving with an invalid license seems harmless. However, Texas takes these offenses very seriously. A DWLI might count as a class B misdemeanor. According to Texas Penal Codes, this warrants up to a $2,000 fine and up to six months in jail. Prior convictions can...
What is money laundering?
White collar crimes involve underhanded and illegal financial dealings. Victims of these crimes may not be immediately apparent, but they can cause a lot of harm. Money laundering is a type of white-collar crime that the FBI defines as taking money made through...