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April 21, 2012 : Defining Felony Crimes in Texas

Criminal offenses in Texas are charged under the categories of misdemeanors and felonies. Felonies are the most serious criminal offenses and carry the most severe penalties. A felony is generally considered any criminal offense more serious than a misdemeanor and is classified as a State Jail Felony, Third-Degree Felony, Second-Degree Felony, First-Degree Felony, or a Capital Felony.

April 20, 2012 : Texas Driver License Fines and Suspensions

Texas uses the Texas Driver Responsibility Program (DRP) adopted by the state legislature (TRC §708; Article 10, House Bill 3588, 78th Legislative Session) to track individuals’ traffic violations, assign points to their records, and assess fines to drivers who receive or exceed a certain number of license points. Not surprisingly, the point system has been an efficient revenue generator for the state.

April 19, 2012 : Classes of Misdemeanor Offenses in Texas

Criminal offenses in Texas are divided into two main categories, felonies and misdemeanors. Misdemeanors are considered lesser crimes than felonies and are divided into three classes based on the degree of seriousness of the offense and the severity of the punishments.

April 18, 2012 : Texas First Degree Felony Crime and Consequences

Criminal offenses in Texas are charged under the categories of misdemeanors and felonies. Felonies are the most serious criminal offenses and carry the most severe penalties. A felony is generally considered any criminal offense more serious than a misdemeanor, and that is punishable by imprisonment of more than one year.

April 17, 2012 : Penalties for Assault and Battery in Texas

Assault charges in Texas can result from a simple threat or argument, a fistfight, or a violent attack with a weapon. Assault charges range from misdemeanors to felony charges depending on the circumstances, and are taken especially seriously if injury occurs or if a weapon was used. The penalties range from fines to prison terms depending on the severity of the assault and the circumstances of each case.

November 14, 2011 : Paris Hilton Drug Problem Follow Her Overseas

Stars in the United States have long enjoyed our nation’s brand of "celebrity justice", but overseas their status is often overlooked. Case in point: The Japanese government’s recent refusal to allow Paris Hilton into the country after pleading guilty to misdemeanor drug charges in Las Vegas.

If you are under the age of twenty-one (21) and you are found to have been driving in Texas with any measurable Blood Alcohol Content (BAC), then you may be charged with DUI.

November 11, 2011 : Driving While Intoxicated (DWI): Definitions and Penalties

It is important to note that the definition of DWI is simply that one’s physical and/or mental faculties were impaired while he or she was driving. As such, the charge of DWI is not limited to only being a charge involving intoxication from alcohol. It can also arise out of intoxication from drugs, including illegal narcotics or even legal prescription drugs.

November 11, 2011 : Drug Violence in Mexico Spills into U.S.

Although Mexico has long been a source of production and transit for illegal drugs, the country now finds itself embattled with powerful and well-financed drug cartels. An upsurge in drug-related violence can be traced to the end of 2006 when President Felipe Calderón launched an aggressive assault on drug trafficking organizations by deploying tens of thousands of federal police and soldiers to reign them in.

November 11, 2011 : DWI and No-Refusal Weekends in Texas

In 2008, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported a total of 37,261 auto accident fatalities in the United States; 11,773 (32 percent) of which involved a driver whose blood alcohol content was above the legal limit.

November 11, 2011 : Feds Crack Down On Illicit Prescription Drug Sales

Pharmacies in Illinois and Utah stand accused of illicit prescription drug sales over the Internet, according to court papers filed by federal agents in two U.S. cities.

November 11, 2011 : Keeping Your Driver’s License after a DWI Arrest: The ALR Hearing

If you have been charged with DWI (Driving While Intoxicated), the law allows you fifteen (15) calendar days to contact the DPS (Department of Public Safety) and request an ALR (Administrative License Revocation) Hearing. This hearing will usually be scheduled to take place sometime between two to three months from your date of arrest.

November 11, 2011 : Texas Felonies and Misdemeanors:

The information provided below is a general overview of most of the different types of criminal charges and their punishments in the state of Texas. It is important to note that the penal code (laws regarding punishments) is very complex and that an attorney should be consulted for any advice regarding any particular case.

March 21, 2011 : Why Should I Hire Sullo & Sullo Attorneys to Handle My Criminal Case?

If you have recently been arrested, and you are trying to make a decision as to who you should hire to handle your criminal case, you have come to the right place. The Law Firm of Sullo & Sullo has provided some helpful information below to assist you in making an informed decision about your case.

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