A hotly contested question is whether children in Texas become more aggressive if they are allowed to play violent video games. The short answer, according to researchers, is that it depends on the child’s nature. Aggression and video games Several studies have tried...
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What are the laws on drug possession in Texas?
Like every state, Texas takes drug offenses seriously. As such, facing drug possession charges or other related crimes carries harsh consequences. However, there are certain requirements that must be established in a drug possession case; if those are not in place,...
Field sobriety tests are unreliable and can be challenged
Law enforcement agencies in Texas and around the country use a standardized set of field sobriety tests developed in the 1980s by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to determine whether or not motorists are operating their vehicles while impaired by...
Illegal possession of prescription drugs in Texas
In Texas and across the United States, about 5.1% of people over the age of 12 report that they have used a prescription psychotherapeutic drug that was not prescribed for them in the last month, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, while another...
Exhibitionism and some examples of it
Like all other states, Texas takes sex offenses seriously. Exhibitionism is one of those crimes, but it’s more than that; it’s actually a mental disorder. This is what to know about it and how to protect yourself if you are facing these types of charges. Explaining...
Questioning the existence of sex addiction or hypersexuality
Texas residents guilty of sex offenses face harsh punishments. Time in prison, job loss, fines and sex offender registration are possible consequences. But why would anyone feel compelled to commit a sexual crime? Some people raise the possibility of sex addiction or...
Rising rates of violent deaths in children
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...
Issues with eyewitness testimony
In criminal trials, guilty verdicts rely on the prosecution's ability to prove reasonable doubt. Compelling evidence might deliver such proof, and eyewitness testimony may sway a Texas jury. However, this type of testimony is not always credible. Persons facing...
Understanding child pornography laws
A person suspected of child pornography can be prosecuted under Texas and federal laws. There are at least five federal laws against child pornography. Sexual exploitation of children This form of child abuse occurs when perpetrators of any age use their power to have...
What does medical fraud look like?
Health care fraud in Texas creates losses of millions of dollars each year. Though many consider it a victimless crime, it is far from being so. It increases health care costs and taxes. Some medical frauds can even endanger your life. This article examines some of...