In Texas, if you face charges for a crime, you may be able to justify your acts through the necessity defense. The necessity defense is an affirmative defense and a defense that can explain your conduct. If you had no choice but to harm another person to protect yourself, you may not have criminal culpability. Were […]

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Whether you are a college student facing a drug charge or the concerned parent of one, you might wonder how a pending drug charge may affect the future. In addition to fines, incarceration or other penalties, you may face certain consequences from your school. As a college student facing drug charges, you may lose your […]

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If you face criminal prosecution, possible consequences include jail time, probation or other restrictions. If you are a veteran, your benefits might be at stake. Being charged with a crime does not jeopardize your benefits, but a conviction could. In fact, imprisonment for a conviction could potentially suspend or reduce payments. Incarceration’s impact on benefits […]

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If law enforcement officials allege that you or a loved one took goods valued between $2,500 and $30,000, they could file felony charges. According to Chapter 31 of the Texas Penal Code, theft of property worth at least $2,500 may result in a felony theft charge. In some cases, taking property worth less than $2,500 may also […]

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If you face assault charges, you need to take steps to safeguard your future immediately. Even if the charges are completely baseless, an unfavorable outcome in court could lead to harsh penalties. According to the Texas Statutes, assault involves recklessly, intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to another person (including a marital partner). Threats of sudden injury […]

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If you have ever interacted with a member of law enforcement, you may have found him or her to be chatty. While some officers are introverts who enjoy meeting others, cops typically do not make small talk to be affable. This is especially true if they think you have done something unlawful. When you encounter […]

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When people think of shoplifting charges, they typically think of someone going into a physical store and stealing an item from the shelves. However, shoplifting as a crime actually covers more actions than this simple act of physical theft. What else can lead to a shoplifting charge, then? Texas Penal Code discusses numerous other offenses […]

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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, the best thing you can do for a child that stands accused of a drug-related […]

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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 facts regarding the justice system, and particularly assault related crimes. […]

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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 take someone’s personal property to face burglary charges. Instead, a burglary occurs when people […]

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