WHAT IS ILLEGAL DIVULGENCE OF PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS IN TEXAS? Illegal divulgence of public communications is when an electronic communications service provider knowingly releases the contents of an electronic communication, such as an email, text message, or social media private message to another who is not the intended recipient. WHAT IS...

WHAT IS UNLAWFUL ACCESS TO STORED COMMUNICATIONS IN TEXAS? A person unlawfully gains access to stored communications by obtaining, without legal authorization, another’s historical cell site location information (CSLI), which shows the location of a cell phone dozens of times a day up to five years in the past. WHAT...

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WHAT IS CRIMINAL ATTEMPT IN TEXAS? The Texas law against criminal attempt prohibits taking an affirmative step towards committing a specific crime, but failing to commit the offense. Criminal attempt requires more than mere preparation. WHAT IS THE CRIMINAL ATTEMPT LAW IN TEXAS? Tex. Penal Code Sec. 15.01. CRIMINAL ATTEMPT....

Speeding is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a maximum $500 fine in Texas. While common, multiple violations can create driver’s license and insurance problems for Texas motorists. Additionally, exceeding posted speed limits by great margins can result in a secondary citation for Unsafe Speed, or full arrest for Reckless...

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Question 1

What is Theft in Texas?

The Texas law against theft prohibits unlawfully appropriating property with intent to deprive the owner of the property. Theft in Texas describes several crimes beyond just stealing another’s property, including receiving stolen property, shoplifting, embezzlement, theft by false pretext, extortion, receiving or concealing embezzled property, and issuing a worthless check. Read more.
Question 2

What are the Texas Criminal Mischief laws?

The Texas law against criminal mischief prohibits intentionally or knowingly, without effective consent: (1) damaging or destroying another’s property; (2) tampering with property and causing pecuniary loss or substantial inconvenience; or (3) marking, painting, drawing on, or otherwise “tagging” another’s property. Read more.
Question 3

What is the punishment for Public Intoxication?

Public intoxication is ordinarily a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum fine of $500. If a person is ticketed at least twice in two years for public intoxication, disorderly conduct, or a combination thereof, and commits either of those offenses a third time within the two-year period, the penalties are increased to a maximum fine of $2,000, and up to 180 days in jail. Read more.
Question 4

Can you go to jail for shoplifting in Texas?

The penalty class for a theft charge depends on the character and value of the appropriated property, and whether the person has prior theft convictions. Texas law further enhances theft penalties based on the person’s or theft victim’s status. Read more.
Question 5

Is Possession of Marijuana a misdemeanor?

The penalty classification for possession of marihuana depends on the amount: Class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to 180 days in county jail, if the amount is two ounces or less; Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in county jail, if the amount is four ounces or less but more than two ounces. Read more.
Question 6

What is Disorderly Conduct in Texas?

Texas law prohibiting disorderly conduct criminalizes behavior that breaches the peace. Such behavior includes vulgar language, offensive gestures, creating harmful chemical odors, loud noise, fighting, nudity, or displaying or discharging a firearm. While most of the conduct prohibited by the disorderly conduct statute is legal in the privacy of one’s home, it is illegal in public when it incites a breach of the peace or is otherwise offensive. Read more.
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