Stalking is defined as a pattern of behavior that makes a victim feel endangered, afraid or nervous. It can be that they're being followed or repeatedly contacted. They might be sent threatening emails or receive threatening phone calls.Stalking behaviors are illegal,...
Shoplifting allegations can plague even the most ethical person. You could find yourself accused of shoplifting even if you never leave a store with an item you didn't pay for. Texas laws have a relatively broad definition of shoplifting, which some people also call...
It only takes a moment for a simple mistake to leave you facing serious criminal allegations. Anything from choosing to get behind the wheel after a business dinner with drinks to a case of mistaken identity could leave you dealing with criminal charges and the...
These days, fighting drug possession charges is more important than ever, as different parts of the country use competing, often incompatible, approaches to drug law enforcement. Here in Texas, the punishments for drug possession are severe compared to other parts of...
Just like in other areas of the country, a domestic violence charge in the Dallas-Fort Worth vicinity is a serious matter. Furthermore, a conviction can carry consequences like jail time and expensive court fines. However, to win a case, the prosecutor has to show...
Theft takes many different forms in modern Texas society. The most common form of theft is probably shoplifting or petty theft from friends and family. The most visible and frightening forms of theft are armed robberies or muggings.However, there are many other kinds...
If you're facing criminal charges, it's important to know exactly what charges are pending against you and what they mean. Even when they seem similar or when popular culture often confuses them, they may be very different.Take, for example, the difference between...
There are countless reasons why you could come to possess someone else's medications. Perhaps your friend felt like they were becoming dependent on a medication prescribed by their doctor, and they asked you to hold on to them to keep them out of the house. Maybe you...
Cohabitating with someone can often lead to conflict that is difficult to resolve. Even the healthiest of relationships and happiest of couples can experience conflict. Everyone handles interpersonal conflict differently, but some people find themselves in loud, even...
The internet seems to have a way of bringing out the worst in certain people. People often use extreme or inflammatory rhetoric to grab attention and provoke responses from their viewers or readers. Internet communication often tends to be self-centered and...