Posts published in “Criminal Law”

There are many reasons why driving while intoxicated isn’t worth the risk. First and foremost, you are putting yourself and others at risk when you do so. Beyond that, you’re also increasing the likelihood of receiving certain penalties for breaking the law.

Typically, there are two factors that a court considers when determining your penalty once charged with a DWI. The first is your BAC, or blood alcohol content percentage. In most states, the legal limit is .08%. The other factor is whether you’ve driven while intoxicated in the past, and if so, how many times. (more…)

You can conduct a free Texas inmate search online at Inmate Lookup using either the first, middle or last name of an offender and the race, age, or gender of the offender. Alternatively, you can find a Texas inmate if you have the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Register Number, District of Columbia Department of Corrections (DCDC) Number, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Number or Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) Number. (more…)

Did you ever dream of becoming a movie star? Or have you wondered what it would be like to be a famous singer performing for thousands of fans? Being a celebrity may seem like an exciting and privileged lifestyle, but there are challenges as well. For example, most celebrities suffer from a lack of privacy, public scrutiny, and sometimes even libel and slander. (more…)