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...
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides all of us with some of our most important protections in the criminal justice system. Among other things, the Fourth Amendment provides that the people should be safe from unreasonable search and seizure....
When a juvenile is accused of committing a crime, it can alter their life forever. Young people and their parents should be familiar with the rights that accused juveniles have that can provide important protections for them. Rights of accused juveniles The criminal...
Many Texas families place their elderly members in nursing homes to ensure that they will receive proper medical care and that their living conditions will be adequate for their care and comfort. Most nursing home operators take great care to maintain an adequate...
Parents of Rockwall area teens understand that their children often do not make the best decisions. Teenagers are constantly testing their limits with their parents and engaging in behavior that they’re not supposed to with their friends. Luckily most of the time...
