Kids sometimes make poor decisions and it is up to you, the parent, to provide the right guidance and advice. When it comes to shoplifting, providing the right guidance is crucial. While it might not seem like a major issue, a single accusation of theft can have an...
Criminal Defense
Do you need classes for your license to carry a firearm?
Texas has some of the most lenient laws in the country when it comes to your right to carry a firearm. Despite the impressions many out-of-staters may have, however, not just anybody is allowed to own a gun in this state. If you want to possess a firearm in Texas, you...
Legal distinctions between criminal trespass, burglary, larceny
Texas courts often consider criminal trespass, burglary and larceny in conjunction with one another, but there are important legal distinctions. In a sentence, criminal trespass consists of intruding on property where the offender is knowingly unwelcome, burglary is...
Texas takes mail theft seriously
The stealing of packages off porches is common around the holidays, but it happens at all times of the year. To combat this issue, Texas recently changed the law regarding mail theft. In the past, stealing packages resulted in a misdemeanor, which is a criminal...
Possible felony and misdemeanor penalties
The state of Texas has categories for offenses, and each has guidelines and a range of penalties that accompany it. Having these categories enables the prosecution and the judge to make decisions when making charges and handing down sentences. For someone facing...
What does Texas law consider as theft?
Texas laws are stricter than those of most other states. This sentiment holds true for theft and larceny. According to FindLaw, theft, or “larceny,” as state law refers to it as, occurs when one person takes property with the intent to deprive the rightful owner of...
Understanding credit card fraud
The widespread use of credit cards can create many opportunities for malicious parties to steal your credit card information and use it to purchase things for themselves, leaving you with possibly large bills to pay. Texas law charges credit card fraud as a felony,...
Texting While Driving: New Texas Law Needs Autocorrect
As you may have heard, Texas has passed House Bill 62 which will be codified as Section 545.4251 of the Texas Transportation Code. This new law, effective September 1, 2017, will prohibit the use of a portable wireless communication device to read, write, or send an...
What does a criminal defense attorney actually do for me?
We hear it almost daily from potential clients that call to inquire about our services. What does hiring a defense attorney do for me? Can you guarantee a dismissal? If you can't guarantee a dismissal, why should I pay you? We've probably answered these questions over...
Miranda Warnings: When are they required?
We've all seen plenty of legal TV shows and movies that depict the "Miranda warnings" that are read after someone is arrested by the police on suspicion of a crime. You probably even have most of them memorized. (Hint: The first one is "you have the right to remain...