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What to Do if Your Child Commits a Crime

Jun 1, 2024

Dealing with a child who commits a crime can be extremely challenging for any parent. Your initial reactions may range from anger to disappointment to worry. It’s crucial to navigate this situation carefully—balancing the need to protect your child from unfair consequences with the understanding that their actions cannot be condoned. Seeking guidance from a […]

Criminal, Family

Seeking Legal Help in a Criminal Case

Dec 18, 2023

Having a criminal record can significantly impact various aspects of your life. Beyond the immediate stress and expenses associated with legal proceedings, the repercussions of being charged or convicted of a crime can have lasting effects. Even seemingly minor offenses, such as pleading guilty to a traffic violation like driving without a license, can hinder […]

Criminal

The Difference between Legal Aid and a Public Defender

Sep 29, 2023

What happens if you find yourself arrested for a criminal charge? The crucial question now is: what steps should you take? Before reaching out to anyone else or taking any other actions, it is imperative to connect with an experienced criminal law attorney in Austin, TX. However, if financial constraints prevent you from hiring legal […]

Criminal, Hiring A Lawyer

Distinguishing White Collar Crime from Blue Collar Crime

Jun 20, 2023

The definition of criminal activity has been a longstanding subject of debate, encompassing semantics, the nature of the offense, the motives behind it, and, most significantly, the resultant harm. Whether this harm manifests physically, psychologically, or financially, the repercussions of crimes detrimentally affect both victims and their surrounding communities. The disparities between white collar crime […]

Criminal

Exploring Different Categories of Property Crime

Jun 12, 2023

Property crime encompasses a range of illicit activities involving the alteration, damage, or transfer of possessions, irrespective of the presence or threat of violence. Familiarity with property crime definitions is crucial, particularly for residents of Austin, where property crime rates are notably elevated. According to Neighborhood Scout, Austin inhabitants are more likely to encounter property […]

Criminal

Understanding the Differences Between Larceny, Robbery and Burglary.

Jun 5, 2023

While the terms might appear interchangeable on the surface, there exist notable differences between the concepts of robbery and larceny, alongside other related terms such as theft and burglary. It is of utmost importance that you grasp the nuances distinguishing robbery from larceny, as these distinctions hold considerable weight when it comes to legal defense […]

Criminal

What Are the Larceny Laws in Texas?

Mar 5, 2023

In Texas, the criminal offense of theft is generally defined as taking someone else’s property without their consent and with the intent to deprive them of their property. The specific laws related to theft or larceny in Texas are described in the Texas Penal Code, Title 7, Chapter 31. Under Texas law, theft is classified […]

Criminal

Criminal Sentencing Laws

May 6, 2019

In the United States, sentencing laws vary from state to state. However, all sentences in the US must conform to the US Constitution, which sets basic foundations, and then each state passes its own policies. For example, take the death penalty into account. Capital punishment is permissible by federal law in the United States. Although that […]

Criminal

Warrants & Subpoenas: What They Mean

Apr 23, 2019

You may have attended a court case, have been involved in a court case or maybe a fan of police shows. In the process of the hearing, you heard terms like subpoena and warrant. These two terms are similar because they are issued by a court and the Lawyer Service of Central Texas can help you determine […]

Criminal

What are Expunctions and Non-Disclosures?

Jan 16, 2019

A criminal record, either from a conviction or a warrant, can have lasting effects on your ability to obtain a job, secure a loan, or even rent an apartment. Today, most employers, financial institutions, and landlords conduct background checks on people they intend to hire, approve loans, or approve applications. The silver lining, however, is […]

Criminal

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