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Can You Still Be Arrested in Texas During a Hurricane?

Arrests during Hurricanes and natural disasters in Texas, Hurricane Beryl. Can you still be arrested in Texas during a Hurricane?

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Board Certified criminal law attorney Brian Foley explains that you can still be arrested in Texas during a hurricane or natural disaster — and that Texas Penal Code Sec. 12.50 increases the punishment for offenses such as assault, theft, burglary, robbery, and smuggling when they are committed in an area under a disaster declaration or emergency evacuation order.

Read the full breakdown: Can You Still Be Arrested in Texas During a Hurricane?

This video is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship.

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