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Texas treats violent crimes very harshly. Unfortunately, if you are convicted of a violent crime, you can suffer brutal consequences like years in prison, lowered social and professional status, house arrest and probation. Here's a look at the different types of...
In Texas and other states, the rates of violent crimes have spiked in the past decade and appear to be increasing. A study has shown that murder has become a leading cause of death in children in the U.S. The rates appear to be increasing while the debate over gun...
If you live in Texas, you may want to be aware of statistics showing that violent crime in the state is on the rise. The 2020 Crime in Texas Report from the Texas Department of Public Safety shows a decrease in overall crime but an increase in violent offenses....
White collar crimes include a variety of crimes committed in order to receive financial gains. These crimes are non-violent, according to the FBI. The FBI classifies the crimes as those that are in violation of trust or that involve some kind of deceit. There does not...
Theft crimes and other property offenses are not always violent crimes. Shoplifting, for instance, may be a simple theft crime. What distinguishes robbery from other theft crimes, however, is the violent element. In order to understand robbery and what constitutes a...
There are a myriad of different illegal actions that can result in someone facing criminal charges. While a high percentage of these involve some form of physical - if not violent - act, there are still many nonviolent crime accusations that can have severe...
Racketeering laws in Texas are governed by the Organized Crime statutes in Chapter 71 of the Texas Penal Code. Section 71.02(a) defines engaging in organized criminal activity as someone committing an offense with intent to establish, maintain or participate in a...
Many people associate mental illness with violence, assuming that mentally ill people are more prone to engaging in violent behavior. There is a debate in Texas and throughout the country concerning potential ties between mental illness and violent crime. However, it...
Thousands of Texas residents suffer from mental illness, from minor to severe. Unfortunately, media accounts often link violent crime with mental illness. In particular, severe mental conditions like psychosis are often associated with violence. But it's important to...
Are some people just born criminals? That's a question that psychologists and criminal justice professionals have asked for decades. In Texas, as in other states, the court system tries to strike a balance between protecting people from violence and rehabilitating...
