The impact of your crimes may feel long-lasting, but when you know how to address inquiries about your past, you can do so with confidence and poise. One situation that brings unique challenges is talking about your past in a job interview. Having a criminal past does...
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Criminal Law
What should you know about plea bargains?
When facing criminal charges, you must carefully consider your options. You may have heard the term plea bargain used in relation to your case. A plea bargain has many benefits that could help you, but it can come with potential drawbacks as well. To make an informed...
Will a DWI affect my financial aid for college?
If arrested by law enforcement under suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI), your concerns may quickly turn to the potential criminal penalties. As a college student, however, you could face additional consequences that may affect your ongoing education. Due to...
What are the potential penalties for a DWI?
The fun of a night spent at dinner or carousing with friends may end abruptly when drivers spot flashing lights in their rearview mirrors. Should law enforcement arrest and charge motorists with driving while intoxicated, they can face a range of penalties that have...
What should you do when stopped by law enforcement?
Law enforcement has a difficult job which sometimes involves confronting hostile people. It can be difficult for an officer to understand your intent in a situation, which can quickly lead to escalation and the potential for serious injury. To protect yourself, it...
What are the benefits and drawbacks of a plea bargain?
In Texas, there are harsh penalties for many crimes. Depending on the accusation you face, you might be looking at time behind bars. You could also face large fines, probation, suspension of licenses and more. This is why plea bargains exist. If you are up against...
Can a first-time DUI impact your college career?
Texas college students like you are understandably excited to enjoy some of the best years of their lives. You have your entire time in college ahead of you, which will provide you with new opportunities and exciting possibilities. But the mistakes you make in college...
Which white collar crimes are the FBI’s highest priority?
More often than not, people associate crime with violence. White collar crime flies under the radar for most and may seem less severe. However, this is not the case in the eyes of the law in Texas. According to the FBI, white collar crime is not victimless. It can...
Texas official charged with drunk driving
A Texas municipal official faces an uncertain future after being charged with a Class B misdemeanor on June 10. The 60-year-old man, who holds the position of district clerk in Midland County, was taken into custody after he allegedly failed a standardized field...
Can I get my criminal record expunged?
A criminal arrest record could hold you back and cause hardship when looking for employment; however, you may qualify for record expungement. The Texas Constitution and Statutes explains that while the state does not allow the expungement of convictions in most cases,...