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Controlled substance classifications
In both Texas and Louisiana, courts base drug charges on the type of controlled substance you had in your possession. All states and the federal government regulate possession of controlled substances, but the penalties vary based on how the drug is classified....
What are the elements of a violent crime?
Law enforcement harshly prosecutes those accused of crimes that involve the potential for serious injury or death for the victim. But what elements must be present for the crime to be considered violent? An unlawful action using force The law defines a violent crime...
A guide to sex offender registration
The shocking nature of sex crimes often leaves those convicted facing social stigmatism long after the formal penalties end. Required sex offender registration can add to the problem as it limits where you can live and work. Ten years to life Lawmakers created the sex...
Louisiana will require a unanimous jury for felony convictions
Previously, Louisiana was one of two states that allowed a non-unanimous jury for felony trials. That changed with the midterm elections. Voters approved an Amendment that requires unanimous juries for felony criminal convictions. The Amendment goes into effect on...
The 8 steps of the Texas criminal justice system
Although the words arrest and trial are common in colloquial speech and on popular television shows and movies, the average layman may not understand the process that goes on between the two. Understanding each stage of the defense process Following an arrest, the...
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