As a criminal-defense lawyer, one of the most common mistakes I see people make is talking to the police without their lawyer present. I get it-you want to cooperate and clear your name, but unfortunately, that's not always the best strategy. Here's the reality: the police are not your friends. They are trained to gather evidence and build a case against you. Even if you're innocent, anything

Being falsely accused of Online Solicitation of a Minor is a nightmare scenario for anyone. Your reputation, career, and personal life can all be severely impacted by such allegations. If you're factually innocent and find yourself in this predicament, it's crucial to take immediate action to protect your rights and clear your name.Understand the LawIn Texas, the crime of Online Solicitation of a Minor is defined under

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