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...
Driving while intoxicated is never a good idea. Doing so with minor children in the car is an even worse idea. A woman from Silsbee was recently indicted for driving while intoxicated with several minors in her car. The allegations According to the initial police...
Maybe you have had a DWI or two in the past and perhaps feel like you have a basic understanding of how a DWI will affect your everyday life. However, despite trying to be as careful as possible you may find yourself arrested for DWI in Texas a third time. What...
Texas law imposes strict penalties on anyone convicted of sex crimes. These include long jail or prison sentences and large fines. They can also include registration as a sex offender. This isn't just putting one's name on a list; it comes with a series of...
