Texas college students like you are not immune from getting into trouble with the law. You may face first time offenses. But a first time offense does not mean you will "get off light". Today, we will look at first time DWI convictions. In specific, we will see how...
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A drug conviction may trigger loss of federal student aid
A drug conviction may cause Texas college and university students to lose their federal student aid. The Bureau of Justice Assistance of the U.S. Department of Justice oversees the Denial of Federal Benefits program. This program allows state and federal courts...
Methadone uses and abuses
Methadone has been around since World War II. Web MD explains that a shortage of morphine required German doctors to synthesize a new analgesic medication to treat extreme pain. Doctors in the United States started prescribing methadone, then known as Dolophine, to...
Why should you take your DUI charge seriously?
College students in Texas may not know how to react to a first-time DUI charge. In fact, some students may want to brush it off. They do not think it is a serious matter. But a DUI charge can lead to a conviction, which may impact your life. Today we will discuss the...
What happens during the arrest process?
The Process of an Arrest If you are facing a first-time arrest, it can be quite intimidating. Not knowing what will happen only increases your nervousness and tension. While not every arrest situation goes the exact same way, there is a general pattern to what happens...
Parents criticize UT’s response to hazing-related death
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, hazing is a process of initiation that involves harassment. There have been many incidents reported, especially over the past three years, of hazing incidents resulting in death. One of these involved a 20-year-old...
Potential impacts a DWI conviction may have on the future
Texan residents may not know the impact DWI convictions have on people's lives. These convictions have short-term repercussions that most people know about. This includes time in jail or fines. But what about the long-term repercussions? Today we will examine these...
Aggravating factors may make DWI penalties higher
The Austin Police Department cracks down heavily on DWI offenders. Many people who are driving while intoxicated in Texas may already have more than one offense, especially if they drink regularly. Multiple DWI offenses and other aggravating factors often result in...
What categories of theft are there?
Dealing with the legalities of theft as a young adult may be confusing. However, not all types of theft are similar. Knowing each category and learning what impact each one has on your defense is important. Defining theft According to FindLaw, theft is stealing the...
Nonfelony marijuana possession in Austin after recent resolution
For Texan marijuana users, the 2019 legislative efforts to decriminalize low-level marijuana crimes made possession of an ounce or less a civil—rather than a criminal—offense. Recent legislation in Austin further protects nonfelony marijuana users. There are some...