If you are accused of committing a crime in Texas, it can be an intimidating experience, especially once police start questioning you about the alleged crime. However, you do not have to talk to police if you are in a situation in which you can invoke your Fifth...
What are the legal consequences of underage drinking in Texas?
Nowadays, more and more people start drinking alcohol before the age of 21, and some start even before they are 18. However, underage drinking is still a crime in all 50 states and can result in a misdemeanor. Underage drinking laws in Texas In Texas, there are...
Are Texas penalties for package theft too extreme?
Theft crimes are commonly charged throughout Texas. Those who are on the receiving end of those allegations can find themselves coming face-to-face with the very real possibility of being fined and incarcerated. That’s why it’s imperative that they diligently work to...
Racial disparity in arrests could factor in with criminal defense
In Dallas, law enforcement is vigilant about investigating alleged criminal activity and making arrests. Some allegations are for low-level crimes or are made in a questionable way. Notably, minorities will frequently say that their arrest was racially motivated....
The Constitution and how it protects you
When a person is arrested and charged with a crime, there are a number of provisions under the U.S. Constitution that protect them. Unfortunately, individuals do not always realize that they have these civil rights, and anxiety and fear during a confrontation with law...
Is diversion a possibility in your child’s juvenile case?
No parent wants to see their child’s future destroyed by a bad decision that results in juvenile delinquency charges. Yet, many families find themselves in that position on a daily basis in the Dallas metropolitan area. That’s why if you hope to protect your child’s...
Consequences of vandalism charges can be serious
Vandalism is a broad term that can cover a range of allegedly criminal activities. In Texas, vandalism is often associated with criminal mischief and graffitiing. This post will introduce these crimes and their consequences, but no part of this post should be...
Drunk driver charged with smashing into sleeping girl’s bedroom
As most Texans realize, drunk driving is a serious crime in and of itself. What most Texans do not realize is how quickly an episode of drunk driving can become a serious crime. Whenever a person suffers a serious injury or is killed due to the actions of a drunk...
Stand your ground law under scrutiny in fatal shooting
Texas has a stand your ground law that allows people to use deadly force against someone else under certain circumstances. Although this law may be essential for a criminal defense, it has complicated the investigation of a fatal shooting in Austin on July 25. The...
Age and its Impact on Texas Criminal Charges
There are many birthdays that are special over the course of a Texas resident’s life, but none is as monumental as one’s 18th birthday. That is because when a person turns 18, they are legally recognized as an adult. While many youths look forward to this age as a...
