The Child Protective Services unit of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, or CPS, investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. Their investigations could include allegations of sexual abuse. CPS will investigate most reports of abuse or...
Many of us have experienced times where we’ve driven after having a drink or two, believing that we are fine to drive. However, being pulled over by a police officer and charged with a DWI can be a terrifying experience. Police officers may pull people over late at...
The goal of for-profit businesses in Texas is to make money. Some companies sell products, others sell services, but all businesses need employees who create invoices, send them out and then actually collect the money which could be in the form of cards, wire...
In many cases, a first-time drunk driving charge in Texas will be a misdemeanor offense. This is not always true, especially for commercial drivers and people in certain professions, but many Beaumont residents could find it relatively easy to move on with their lives...
Many people in the Beaumont area probably have some dealings with insurance companies. Texans need some automobile insurance to drive, for example, and many lending institutions require those who take out mortgages to maintain homeowner’s insurance. Many of these...
Adults face serious criminal consequences if they engage in sex with a person under the age of consent, regardless of whether that minor agreed to have sex. The age of consent where a person can consent to sexual activity is 17 years old in Texas. Statutory rape A...
No matter how one feels about it on a moral or religious level, pornography is a common habit. People with different views on the topic tend to agree that most men and many women are viewing pornography with some regularity. For the most part, this is entirely legal...
Even though many people use electronic communications more frequently than the mail, mail fraud is one of the most common federal crimes. If a person is charged with mail fraud, he or she may face significant fines and penalties. Mail fraud overview and penalties Mail...
Many borrowers take out loans in good faith and have every intention of repaying the money they owe. Sometimes despite their best efforts, however, they are unable to do so. Bankruptcy proceedings can offer these borrowers a much-needed fresh start. If a person is...
If a person is accused of embezzlement, he or she could face serious penalties. Embezzlement occurs where a person misappropriates assets entrusted to him or her and converts them to his or her own use. The embezzler must have had a fiduciary duty to the person he or...
