Everything You Need to Know About Burglary of Habitation in Texas
The number of burglaries reported in Texas is on the decline. In 2016, 148,073 burglaries occurred state-wide. By 2017, the number dropped by 10.1 percent to 133,145. Texas still has a high number of burglary crimes because it has a unique law called “burglary of habitation.” In burglary of habitation, a defendant doesn’t need to […]
Plea Deal or Trial: When Should You Plead Guilty in a Criminal Defense Case?
Plea deal or trial? It’s a decision many defendants have to make. In the United States, plea bargaining is the primary means of ending a felony case. Around 94 percent of state felonies end with a guilty plea, and 97 percent of federal convictions wrap up the same way. The issue with a plea deal is […]
The Complete Guide to Felonies in Texas
What’s the worst thing you can imagine? Is it getting arrested? If you take away bodily threats for yourself and loved ones – that’s usually the next highest fear. Getting arrested is terrifying and the confusing process can hurt your case more than help it. You need a lawyer ASAP, to make sure you don’t […]
Everything You Need to Know About the “Romeo and Juliet Exception” to Laws About Statutory Rape in Texas
We’re currently living in the age of the #MeToo movement. Education on sexual assault and consensual sex is prevalent. People are opening up to their experiences with rape — both victims and assailants. We’re focusing on the victims, but not so much about the ones accused and the laws that also protect them. For example, […]
Want No Record of Your Record?: Top Tips for Expunging Your Criminal Record
You made a big mistake at one point in your life – it’s okay, we all, do. But, the problem is the mistake you made is now on your criminal record. This criminal record has affected your life in a variety of negative ways, and you wish there’s something you could do to get rid […]
Being Accused of Insurance Fraud?: Here’s What You Need to Do
If You’re Being Accused of Insurance Fraud, Here’s What You Need to Do: Insurance fraud is handled differently state-by-state. It can be considered a misdemeanor (less serious) or a felony (severe) depending on the type of fraud committed and the number of damages incurred. In the following article, we’ll be talking more specifically about insurance […]
Criminally Negligent Homicide: What Exactly is It?
It doesn’t take malice to take someone else’s life. In cases of criminally negligent homicide, all it takes is someone not paying attention when they should be. A person’s poor decision can lead to the end of another person’s life, and when that happens, the courts get involved. No matter how someone’s life ends, their […]
Intoxication Manslaughter: Everything You Need to Know
Around 3,700 people are killed on Texas roads every year. When road accidents cause death, the drivers responsible can be charged with vehicular manslaughter. However, if they were driving drunk, they can face intoxication manslaughter charges. These cases are often tragic for everyone involved. But what are these charges and what do they mean? In […]
What You Need to Know If You’ve Been Charged With Online Solicitation of a Minor
You can never truly know who you’re talking to online, which creates opportunities for you to fall into significant legal trouble. If you’re not cautious with who you talk to on the internet, and what you talk about, you can be charged with a felony. The proliferation of apps like Tinder and Bumble has made […]
What Is Criminal Sexual Assault & What to Do If You’ve Been Charged
In 2011, 19,091 people were convicted of a sexual assault offense in the state of Texas. But what does that mean? Criminal sexual assault cases include a vast amount of varied data types and many different pieces of legislation. The law is so opaque in some cases that it’s not uncommon to not understand how […]