The legal age to purchase and use alcohol in Texas is 21 years old. Anyone under that age trying to buy alcohol or caught under its influence in a public area faces penalties. If you are under the age of 21 and an officer pulls you over for a suspected DWI, you will...
Month: October 2020
The difference between sexual harassment, misconduct and assault
When it comes to sex offenses, you may hear several different terms: sexual harassment, sexual misconduct and sexual assault are the top three. Vox discusses the differences between harassment, misconduct and assault. What is sexual harassment? The law prohibits...
Could your MLM be a pyramid scheme?
Multi-level marketing programs are rather abundant. You likely know at least one person who is a part of one. The trouble with MLMs is that they are often nothing more than a pyramid scheme in disguise, and those schemes are illegal. The Federal Trade Commission...
What to expect at the initial hearing if facing a criminal charge
If a person is facing a criminal charge related to violent crime, there is an initial hearing held shortly after the arrest. There are various purposes for this hearing, which is also known as an arraignment. Knowing what to expect during this process helps the...