A common misconception many parents have is that police cannot question a child without a parent present. Texas state law allows police to question minors in most situations. Non-custodial settings In Texas, police may ask minors questions without parental presence or...
Breath tests determine blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels for individuals suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) in Texas. However, breath test results are not always accurate and can be challenged if certain factors are present. Testing device...
Gun violence affects the lives of countless people across the United States, and unfortunately, cities like Beaumont or Port Arthur, Texas, are not immune. Exposure to gun violence can leave a person feeling unsafe and have a long-term impact on their mental health....
The brains of children and teenagers are still developing. They are impulsive and take the information they get from their surroundings and social media as the truth. This is why, instead of punishing them, Texas courts try to reform and rehabilitate juvenile...
Drivers suffering from intoxication could lose control of a vehicle and hit another car or a pedestrian. The driver may travel at an unsafe speed, causing substantial impact when colliding. A driver might be so disoriented that they do not stop at the impact point,...
No one wants to face Texas drug charges. Unfortunately, if you experiment or become addicted, you can be arrested for your drug use. Meth is one of the most dangerous substances; this is what you need to know. Meth defined Meth, short for methamphetamine, is a highly...
Texas law strongly prohibits minors from possessing or consuming alcoholic beverages, regardless of the amount. If a police officer finds anyone under the age of 21 breaking this law, the court will likely issue a Minor in Possession (MIP) charge. Understanding a...
Texas parents face a host of challenges when it comes to keeping their kids on the right path to a productive future. However, when a youngster is afflicted with a diagnosis of conduct disorder, there is a greater likelihood that he or she will face difficulties with...
Juvenile crimes occur in Texas and all over the United States, and they take place more often than most people realize. It’s hard for some to accept, but young people are just as capable of violent behavior as adults. Here are some situations that are known to...
Many juvenile crimes in Beaumont, Port Arthur, and Orange are often the result of impulse control disorders. Unfortunately, these disorders are often not diagnosed or treated until it's too late, often resulting in juvenile offenders being incarcerated. What are...