Criminal Defense

In Texas, assault charges usually some with serious penalties, and when the charge becomes aggravated assault, the penalties tend to be even more severe. When is an assault considered aggravated under state law? Aggravated assault An assault becomes aggravated when it...

Robberies and thefts occur throughout Texas, as these crimes have long been commonplace. Defendants might face burglary charges but not understand why. They did not steal anything, yet they faced such charges. Burglary is not theft. Instead, it is a separate crime and...

Juvenile crime covers a wide variety of the law, but the justice department doesn't refer all youths to the Juvenile Reception Center. Juvenile crimes are on the rise in Beaumont, Port Arthur and Orange, which is the golden triangle area. Houston, Texas, has seen...

The criminal justice reform movement continues to support changes to the legal system in many states. In Texas, the Senate passed a bill that could have sweeping consequences on how defendants deal with the bail process and its conditions. In September 2021, Governor...

Young persons who find themselves dealing with the Texas criminal justice system may face time in juvenile detention. Once detained, the incarcerated youth would understandably wonder when he or she could receive a release notice. The court might consider several...

Receiving a citation for driving while intoxicated in Texas is a serious legal matter. Even a first DWI can result in significant fines and at least three consecutive days in jail. And that is not to mention up to $2000 in fines and a driver's license suspension...

If you're arrested in the state of Texas, you will likely get charged with either a misdemeanor or felony. Felonies and misdemeanors are two different types of crimes, making it important to understand the potential impact of each. Misdemeanor crimes Misdemeanors are...

Just because an individual is charged for a crime by a state government such as Texas does not mean the federal government cannot also apply charges in serious situations. This generally happens in cases of interstate flight, human trafficking, or major drug cases....

The Texas court system is serious about prosecuting drug use and trafficking within its jurisdiction. The geographical proximity to Mexico alone is enough to create a serious smuggling concern. But state prosecutors also understand that a small amount of usage is much...

While most states call drunk driving DUI, Texas calls it DWI or driving while intoxicated. Regardless of the initials, all states have laws and various penalties to combat drunk driving. A driver in Texas can face several stiff penalties for a DWI. Overview of Texas...