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- Child AbuseDomestic or family violence involves a spouse, child, girlfriend or boyfriend. Violence against women and child abuse are the most common reoccurring forms of family violence. Domestic violence can take place in the following ways...
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- DUI/DWIDriving while under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) in a public place (such as a highway, street, or parking lot) is an offense that has serious risks and consequences. After consuming a certain amount of alcohol, a person’s ability to drive becomes impaired. It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle if a person’s Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) reaches or exceeds.08 percent. In the state of Texas, a person may be considered intoxicated despite BAC, if they have consumed any amount of alcohol or drugs. This means that there are two ways in which intoxication is established...
- Traffic ViolationsJuvenile crimes are those crimes committed by a person who is 17 years old and younger. Juvenile crimes run the gamut of criminal offenses including drugs possession, shoplifting, robbery, rape, stealing, arson, traffic violations, weapons charges, and even murder. In the state of Texas, a child can be charged with a felony or misdemeanor, just like an adult. A juvenile offender can also be charged for crimes based on his age such as truancy. However, juvenile crimes, unlike adult criminal cases, are handled in civil proceedings. Punishments can range from detention, house arrest, treatment programs, to deferred sentencing as well as actual jail time.
- Sex Crimes2. Sexual abuse & exploitation- rape, sodomy and prostitution among other things, where physical acts of a sexual nature are coerced.
- RobberyA police officer may make an arrest without a warrant only under certain limited circumstances in Texas. An officer may arrest anyone who commits an offense in the officer's presence or within the officer's view. An officer may arrest a person if informed by a credible person that a felony has been committed and that the offender is about to escape and there is no time to get a warrant. Examples of felonies include murder, rape, robbery, burglary, and sale of narcotics.
- BurglaryProperty crime involves the taking of property or money by illegal means, without the owner’s permission. This category can be broken down further into different types of property crime such as: Burglary, Larceny, Theft, Shoplifting, Motor vehicle theft, Arson, Vandalism
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- MisdemeanorsWhen a person is arrested for a criminal offense, it leaves a permanent record. This record will show up on background checks related to employment, home rentals, etc. In many cases, these records may be eligible for expunction or non-disclosure, in which the criminal record is thrown out or suppressed. According to the Texas code of criminal procedure, anyone who has been placed under arrest for a felony or misdemeanor, has the right to have his or her record expunged in the following circumstances...
- Drug CrimesDrug offenses constitute the illegal cultivation, possession, distribution, and trafficking of narcotics and chemicals along with the conspiracy to commit drug-related crimes. Drug charges vary in range from possession of small amounts of drugs to manufacturing and distributing drugs.
- AssaultAssault refers to the threat or intent to inflict physical harm on a person. Assault can be simple assault where the injuries are minor. In serious injuries, including those sustained from a deadly weapon, are considered aggravated assault.
- MurderFelonies are generally classified by degree of seriousness. In Texas the law designates three degrees, first, second, third, plus two other categories, one is a state jail felony, which is the least serious type of felony, and the most serious type of felony punishable by execution, is called capital felony and is intended only for premeditated murder.
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- Property DamageDepending on whether the property stolen was of lower or higher value, thefts are regarded by the state as ‘petty’ theft or ‘grand’ theft. Stolen property valued between $100-$300 is considered petty, whereas amounts higher than that come under the category of grand theft. Within grand theft, there is first, second, third degree and fourth degree grand theft, with first degree grand theft having the heaviest penalties. If someone has been accused of a property crime, the determining factor for charging the offender with a misdemeanor or felony is either based on the value of property stolen or the amount of property damage done. Penalties may include restitution, probation and prison time.
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