Criminal Justice Blog

The Texas court system is brutal for anyone facing charges. The state of Texas has the dubious distinction of incarcerating more people on average than any other state. It’s no wonder that Texas law can be tough on young people who find themselves in trouble. Law enforcement agencies arrested nearly 700,000 Americans under the age…

Are you worried that your child’s latest run-in with the law will sabotage their future? Do you fear that they’re going to pay for their mistakes, even though they didn’t know their rights? If so, then you need to hire a juvenile defense lawyer right away. Doing so can give your child the best chance…

If you’re facing DWI charges in Texas, you’re not alone. Texas is the fourth-worst state for drunk driving crashes and charges alike. The penalties for a first DWI in Texas are severe, and they only get worse with additional charges. Here’s what you need to know! The Process At the time of the arrest, it’s…

Anyone who lives in Texas can find themselves facing an assault charge if their actions intentionally cause harm to someone. Texas courts have some of the highest conviction rates in the nation and criminal offenses in the state can alter your life forever. Texas is no place to take assault charges lightly. The consequences for…

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious charge. The penalties can include fines, community service, and even jail time. But which ones you will face depends on many different factors, including where you live. You may be wondering, “Is a DWI a felony in Texas?” This short answer is it depends. Several factors determine the…

Sex offenses have serious legal consequences. In 2019, Texas police officers made nearly 1,700 arrests for sex offenses. This is only a small fraction of the number of offenders involved in sexual misconduct. One commonplace crime is online solicitation. It is easy for prosecutors to prove, but it is also easy for innocent people to…

The internet is the gateway to almost everything in our lives. Unfortunately, it is also a place where people can find themselves in legal trouble in just a few clicks. Online laws are intended to protect us from harm. The laws pertaining to minors and children are especially strict to insure they are protected from…

Domestic violence is a fact of life in the lives of millions of Americans. 10 million Americans are affected by it every year. One in four women and one in nine men are victims of it. While Texas domestic violence laws are in place to stop abusers and protect family members, the law can also…

Every year, Americans go to jail a staggering 10.6 million times in total. More than 600,000 of these people end up in prison. That makes the US the country with the highest incarceration rates globally, with over two million people held in US prisons as of 2021. Among the top reasons people end up behind…

In 2020, nearly 1,000 people died in Texas in a DUI-alcohol-related traffic crash. Thousands more suffered injuries. DUIs and DWIs are serious offenses in the eyes of the law. They cause the loss of life. Yet, mistakes happen. But, having a DWI on your record could make it harder to get a job or cause…