Parents have many things to worry about when raising children: that they could fall off a bike and get injured, that they are not advancing academically, that they are not making the right types of friends. These worries have spanned for generations, but parents...
Criminal Defense
Are there drawbacks to a plea bargain?
If you are indicted and charged with a crime, your case can take a number of directions. You may fight to the very end. Or, you may enter into a plea agreement with the prosecution. Generally, these agreements involve the defendant either pleading guilty to lesser...
3 different behaviors that constitute assault under Texas law
In Texas, as elsewhere in the United States, it is illegal to intentionally injure other people. The Texas assault statute serves as a deterrent against acts of aggression and also provides the basis for the prosecution and punishment of interpersonal conflicts that...
Can you trust an eyewitness?
You might think an eyewitness to a crime would have no reason to lie. They didn’t commit the crime. They didn’t even know it was going to occur. They just happened to be in the area when that activity was carried out. It was a fluke, but they came forward with their...
Common police mistakes that could help your criminal defense
When facing criminal charges, the actions and decisions of the police involved can make a big difference in the outcome of your case. Every detail of your interaction with law enforcement before, during and after your arrest matters. While we often hold law...
Criminal charges that can lead to deportation
If you’re an immigrant living in the US, it’s important to understand that certain crimes can lead to deportation. The consequences of deportation can have lasting effects on the individual and their family. Knowing what could be considered a deportable offense and...
Field sobriety tests aren’t all that scientific
When a driver is given a breath test or a urine test, it feels like a scientific process. A device is looking at the chemical makeup of that person’s blood to determine their blood alcohol concentration (BAC). These results are then regarded as a scientific fact that...
Was it really assault, or did you act in self-defense?
Texas has laws against harming others, offensively touching them, threatening them or making them fear for their safety. Those who intentionally attack or intimidate another person could find themselves facing criminal charges. Assaultive offenses occur when one...
What happens if you refuse the breathalyzer test in Texas?
You’re driving home after an evening out with a couple of friends. Suddenly, you spot law those red and blue lights flashing through your rearview mirror. It is the police. And they are signaling you to stop. The next thing you know, they ask you to take a...
What constitutes “hit and run” in Texas?
In stressful situations, people respond in different ways. It doesn’t get more stressful than car accidents. In such a scenario, adrenaline tends to be pumping and the fight or flight reasons kick in. What if a person’s reaction is to leave the scene of an accident?...