If a criminal charge for drug offenses results in an official conviction, then a college student might lose their scholarships. Each university may have its own policies surrounding drug abuse which might outline further penalties for prohibited behavior. As a parent,...
Criminal Defense
Criminal Defense
What are myths about assault charges?
Criminal convictions, especially those that involve violent crimes, have the potential to alter a person's life for years to come. It makes sense for a person to feel nervous when facing such charges. It is important thusly to separate the common myths from the actual...
Social media and your DUI
If you are convicted of a DUI, you may be uncertain about what is ahead of you. There can be many variables, and the future may seem unclear. While there can be a lot of different things that impact your case, that does not mean that you have no options. Understanding...
Do you understand burglary charges?
When many people consider burglary, they may have certain ideas about what this offense entails. However, burglary has a broader meaning than many people realize. Most people may associate burglary with theft. According to the Texas Legislature, people do not need to...
Can you avoid a sobriety checkpoint?
If you see a sobriety checkpoint up ahead, you may want to avoid it for any number of reasons. However, it may seem like something you have to go through due to the way it's set up. But do you actually need to go through a sobriety checkpoint when you see one? Or is...
A struggle with the police will not help your case
You’ve been a law-abiding citizen for years and never had so much as a warning from law enforcement. Suddenly, you find yourself surrounded by police officers who claim you are a suspect in a criminal investigation. They inform you that you are under arrest....
Is physical contact necessary for assault charges?
Assault is not only a serious criminal charge, but it comes with certain violent connotations. Those convicted of assault could face lengthy jail sentences and find it hard to obtain work upon release. While a physical attack such as punching someone, kicking them or...
3 acts other than stealing that can lead to shoplifting charges
Shoplifting is one of the more common forms of theft in Texas. Although many times shoplifting is an opportunistic crime involving children or teenagers putting items in their pocket or grabbing something and running out of the store, sometimes shoplifting is a...
Be ready to use your defense against an assault charge in court
After an argument with an old friend, you may be surprised when the police show up at your door, charging you with assault. Before you say anything, you need to know what “assault” and “battery” are. If you have any good defense against the charges you may be facing,...
Yes, you can argue self-defense in an assault case
Self-defense can be a strong argument when you are facing a criminal allegation that involves a crime of violence such as assault. Essentially, arguing self-defense means admitting to committing a violent act, but claiming that the act was justified. In fact,...