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Store Clerk Scares Off Potential Robber With Insecticide
A female store clerk near Waco thwarted an attempted robbery by using bug spray in her defense. When the thief came towards her, the clerk quickly grabbed the spray can and spritzed him with it. The man was caught off-guard and ran … read more>
Facts You Should Know About Criminal Background Checks
Employers are choosing to run criminal background checks on prospective employees in increasing numbers. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), employers may inquire as to an applicant’s criminal history, but they may not discriminate against him or her … read more>
Ted Nugent’s Wife Had Gun in Carry-On Luggage, Was Arrested
The wife of rock musician Ted Nugent was taken into custody by authorities on Thursday afternoon because a handgun was discovered in her carry-on luggage at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. According to her defense lawyer, Shemane Ann Nugent “completely forgot or … read more>
House Arrest: Home is Much Better Than Jail or Prison
In an effort to eliminate overcrowding in jails, judges sometimes sentence offenders to house arrest. This can be beneficial for both the government and the offender because it costs less to confine someone in their own home, and it also … read more>
Singer Miguel Faces DUI Charges in Los Angeles
Grammy Award-winning singer Miguel, 27, was arrested early Thursday morning in Los Angeles for DUI. Miguel was driving his BMW X6 when he was pulled over by police at 2:15 am for having tinted windows and driving faster than the designated … read more>
The 5 Most Common Types of Financial Crimes
Every day, hundreds of Texans are involved in one of the many financial crimes, either as an offender or a victim. Here are the five most common financial crimes that are perpetrated in the state of Texas. Identity Theft Identity … read more>
Houston Rockets Team Member Allegedly Stomped on Homeless Man
Terrence Jones, a forward for the Houston Rockets, was arrested in Portland, Ore. and accused of stomping on a homeless man’s leg. Jones, 21, was taken into police custody early Wednesday morning. A police officer said he saw Jones yelling … read more>
Advantages and Disadvantages of Plea Bargaining: Read This Before You Negotiate a Plea Deal
Plea bargaining is used by defendants and prosecutors alike for a number of reasons. In the Texas justice system, the advantages to plea bargains include: Saves the expenses involved with a court trial Defendant can receive a lesser sentence than … read more>
Mom Allegedly Tied Up Son With Metal Chain
A woman in California was arrested last week because she allegedly tied up her son with a metal chain. Irma Navarro, 37, is charged with willful child cruelty. She is scheduled to appear in court on July 22. According to a … read more>
Read This Before You Use an Alibi as a Legal Defense
Anyone who has watched any of the seemingly hundreds of police drama shows out there has likely heard the word “alibi” more times than they can remember. An alibi is proof that shows that a person wasn’t at the scene … read more>