Sexual assault can be one of the most heinous offenses a person can commit. But accusations of sexual assault can also be completely false. Cases involving sexual assault are some of the most difficult to adjudicate, since they frequently involve the word of one...
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Man charged with murder for deadly shooting outside car wash
There are times when an argument can lead to positive result. However, many a times, an argument can lead to a fight, which can even prove to be fatal in some cases. One such fatal incident recent played out outside a car wash in Dallas. According to news reports, a...
How does Texas define drug manufacturing and how is it penalized?
If you are charged with a serious felony, such as the manufacturing of illegal drugs, you may feel like the cards are stacked against you. However, it is important to move forward with knowledge and an understanding of your rights. The following are the basics on drug...
Amarillo man arrested after explosion in his home
The detonation of home-made bombs continues to cause fear across the country. Sometimes, potential bombers reveal their intentions when their explosive devices go off when an explosion was not planned. A man in Amarillo was recently arrested after an explosion in his...
What if I am contacted by Child Protective Investigations?
Investigators with Child Protective Investigations are government employees whose job is to investigate possible child abuse and neglect. They are required to conduct investigations of reports they receive from the public of suspected abuse and neglect. If a Kaufman...
Texas first state to make paying for sex a felony
When a Texas resident is facing a sex crime, they can feel like everyone is against them. Sex crimes in Texas are aggressively prosecuted and there are many ways in which legislators are increasing punishments for sex crimes. A recent bill was passed and signed into...
When is assault a felony in Texas?
Accusations of assault are serious. Some assault charges are misdemeanors, but others may be classified as felonies. There are specific circumstances when a Texas resident may face felony assault crimes instead of misdemeanors. This post will discuss some of the...
What are the potential penalties for a robbery?
Being charged with a crime in Texas is something that needs to be taken seriously. There are many different types of crimes though and people face a number of different potential penalties based on the type of crime that is committed. Misdemeanor level offenses...
Sexual assault and parental rights in Texas
Sometimes arguments between parents become heated, and allegations are thrown back and forth. Eventually, you may find yourself facing charges of sexual assault. You may be very concerned about whether you may see your children moving forward. This is a valid concern....
Recent Texas execution raising concerns for capital punishment
Serious crimes, such as murder, are part of society. As a means to reduce and deter individuals from commit such heinous crimes, some states, like Texas, institute capital punishment. Capital punishment involves the death penalty, and it is an available punishment for...