Most kids who engage in juvenile delinquency exhibit a pattern of behavior that points to future run-ins with the law. Preventing juvenile delinquency before a major transgression occurs is considered the best course of action to ensure a child has a life full of op...

A criminal record can limit your options if you want to go back to school. As tough as it may seem, though, it is not impossible. But before you make the final decision, it is essential to learn what your limitations may be and how you can overcome them. Two critical...

Your recent arrest for a drug crime in Texas served as quite a wake-up call. While mounting your defense, have you considered whether a mental health illness may have contributed to your ongoing struggles with substance abuse? HelpGuide shines a light on the matter....

The State House in Texas approved a new bill to extend the time for child sexual abuse victims to make reports and sue the perpetrators and institutions in a civil court. According to the bill, the timeframe for reporting a child sexual abuse crime will double. CBS7 ...

If you have been accused of committing a crime in Texas and are staring a conviction down, one thing to seriously consider is how a conviction can affect your future employment opportunities. Even after you have served your sentence, the reality of a criminal record c...

It is is vital that you are aware of the age of consent laws in Texas if you want to avoid being charged with a sex crime. Even in the event that you are not aware of the age of your sexual partner, this is not considered a valid defense against statutory rape charges...

Child abuse is a menace that is destroying families in Texas. The Children’s Advocacy Centers of Texas indicates that out of 7.4 million children in the state, 740,000 may be victims of child abuse. No rules govern who becomes a victim. Your child may become a victi...

Many Texas families currently utilize federal financial aid to help send their children to college, and if you are among them, you may understand all too well just how vital this financial assistance may be to your child’s future. Unfortunately, there are a number o...

Divorce is overwhelming and emotional for many couples who file in Texas. Not only are there issues, such as child custody and visitation schedules to negotiate, but it is also often difficult to part with property and assets that you have accumulated throughout years...

Drinking and driving is a serious crime in Texas. If you drink and drive while under the legal drinking age, you can face even harsher penalties than adults who do the same thing. But just how far into the future can an underage DUI conviction really follow you? You m...