If you or a loved one have been charged with assault in Texas, it's crucial to understand the potential consequences and possible defense strategies. Texas Penal Code classifies assault into several categories, depending on factors like the nature of the offense, injuries sustained, and the relationship between the parties involved. Simple assault, as defined under Section 22.01 of the Texas Penal Code, occurs when a person intentionally,

Burglary is a serious offense in Texas, punishable under Section 30.02 of the Texas Penal Code. It occurs when a person, without consent, enters a building or habitation with the intent to commit a felony, theft, or assault. Burglary can also involve remaining hidden in a building or habitation with the same intent. The severity of burglary charges depends on the type of building involved. For instance,

Theft is a common criminal charge in Texas, with penalties ranging from relatively minor to severe, depending on the value of the property stolen and other circumstances. Under Section 31.03 of the Texas Penal Code, theft occurs when a person unlawfully appropriates property with the intent to deprive the owner of it.Theft charges are generally classified as follows:Class C misdemeanor: property value less than $100Class B misdemeanor:

Facing false accusations of aggravated sexual assault of a child is a harrowing experience. The emotional toll and potential legal consequences can be overwhelming. If you find yourself in this situation, it's crucial to understand your rights and the defense strategies available to you. In Texas, aggravated sexual assault of a child is defined under Texas Penal Code § 22.021. This charge specifically involves an alleged sexual

Some lawyers try cases. Some lawyers handle appeals. We do both. Trial practice makes a lawyer better at appeals (because he sees what's really happening in a trial court that the "cold record"-the transcript and the documents-doesn't reveal). Appellate practice makes a lawyer better at trials (because he learns more law, and sees, from reading cold records, how trial lawyers screw up at trial). When a

To begin, a politically incorrect fact: There are actual high-danger family-violence cases, but in lots of couples, it's an ordinary part of a relationship to be a little rough with each other. They push each other around for years, and it's only when someone goes too far that the law gets called. I'm not saying it's okay, but just that that's the way it is. Some

Navigating the complexities of the criminal justice system can be confusing, especially when you or a loved one are dealing with the aftermath of a criminal conviction. Two legal avenues often come up in discussions: appeal and habeas corpus. Though they may seem similar (and laypeople often think of both as "appeals") they serve different purposes in the Texas criminal justice system. In this blog post,

In a drug-possession case, the State has to prove that you knowingly possessed-that you knowingly exercised care, custody, control, or management-over the drugs. That means that they have to prove that you did something with the drugs (or helped someone else do so) while knowing that they were drugs. Five basic defenses apply in possession cases in Texas: The State can't prove they were drugs. The

We see a lot of Houston criminal-defense lawyers advertising about the number of cases they have gotten dismissed.This is not a good thing.Don't get me wrong: It's a great thing to get cases dismissed. That's always the objective. We love getting cases dismissed. Especially the hard cases!But choosing a lawyer based on the number of dismissals he gets is not a good thing. Easy cases get dismissed.

An unfortunate trend in lawyer advertising is the "live chat" box on the website. This'd be great if it connected the potential client with a lawyer or paralegal or someone who could actually understand the problem and assist the client, but it seldom is. Instead, it's a glorified answering service. Here, for example, is what you get when you click on the live chat on one