Being under criminal investigation can be the most stressful time in your life. After all, if you’re charged with a criminal offense and subsequently convicted, you could end up facing severe penalties that negatively impact nearly every aspect of your life. In an...
Crimes involving weapons are a hot-button issue in Texas. While many want to reduce the number of violent crimes involving firearms, there is disagreement on how this goal can be achieved. One bill working its way through the Texas legislature attempts to address this...
Youthful indiscretions used to be a thing. We used to tell stories of dumb things we did as kids, and they had no effect on your adult lives. However, in our modern times, thanks to the Internet and social media, youthful Rockwall indiscretions rarely stay in the...
Teens sometimes commit acts that others find annoying or offensive. They may even sometimes fight with other teens. While these actions should be discouraged, do they ever rise to the crime of disorderly conduct? What constitutes disorderly conduct? Texas Penal Code...
If you’ve been accused of criminal wrongdoing, then you’re probably on pins and needles thinking about what the future has in store for you. This is understandable given that the prosecution is probably threatening you with the harshest penalties allowed under the...
Under Texas law, assault can take many forms. The recent indictment of a Houston man for assault based on allegations that he slipped an abortion-inducing medication into his wife’s drink offers an example how far the law can reach. The facts According to court...
A domestic dispute can quickly become heated, leading to a harsh exchange of words, maybe some shoving, and, in the worst cases, physical strikes. In instances involving physical aggression, the police are probably going to be called, which means that you could end up...
Finding out your child is being charged with a crime is a difficult experience. You do not want your child’s entire future to hang in the balance simply due to a youthful mistake or lack of judgment. At the end of the adjudication process, your child will face one of...
It is easy for both to make mistakes when dealing with law enforcement and criminal allegations. There is a different set of rules for arrested juveniles. These are designed to protect them. Police might use various tactics to get a statement or confession. These...
When people are charged with any type of crime in Texas, they should expect a vigorous prosecution effort to attempt to secure a conviction against them. Prosecutors may be even more zealous in cases involving violent crime charges because there is an alleged victim...
