Criminal Justice Blog

The laws surrounding sexual crimes are serious but are often misunderstood by those who aren’t familiar with the judicial system. More than 18,000 sexual assaults were reported to Texas law enforcement agencies in 2019. It’s assumed the actual number of sexual offenses is much larger. In recent years, crimes related to online solicitation have skyrocketed.…

Domestic violence is a growing problem in the United States and affects about 10 million people each year. When you are a victim of domestic abuse, there are many reasons why you should hire a domestic abuse lawyer. Do you want to learn more about domestic abuse and how you can find a legal representative…

When you’re faced with criminal charges, you need a reputable lawyer on your side to represent you. You need the best criminal defense lawyer with experience handling cases in your state similar to yours. Although there are most likely several different criminal defense lawyers near you, you don’t want to just hire anyone. You want…

Aggravated assault charges are not uncommon. More than 75,000 instances of aggravated assault occurred in Texas in 2019. That’s more than 200 per day. There are a variety of incidents can lead to aggravated assault charges. You need to understand what the Texas laws mean in order to avoid trouble that could lead to major…

If you or a loved one are a victim of domestic violence, or if you’ve been charged with a domestic violence crime in the state of Texas, you need to know what the law says and what your rights are. The domestic violence laws in Texas differ from some other states, so it’s important to…

Not every marriage lasts a lifetime. Just ask the over 780,000 couples that divorce every year. While divorce seems like a two-sided affair, the kids take center stage in most divorce hearings. Deciding who gets the kids and when a couple separate is one of the most difficult decisions both parties and the court have…

Let’s say you toke up and get behind the wheel of a car. You may be worried a cop will catch you, but then you feel better knowing you didn’t drink any alcohol. Or are you really off the hook? When most people think of DWI charges in Texas, they think about driving under the…

Whether you’re guilty or innocent, the State would often rather you take a plea bargain than go to court. If you’re facing DWI charges, the odds are good you’re going to get an offer of some kind. So what should you do? You have to be careful what you agree to before and during a…

Has your child gotten in trouble with the law? No parent wants to see their child get arrested. The reality is that some children make bad decisions that land them in trouble. In a single year, about 2.1 million youth are arrested in the U. S. Children have rights, too, so if your child is…

If you asked a dozen Texans “what is a DWI?” you’d likely get a different answer from each one. Most of those answers, however, would have one thing in common. They would completely fail to acknowledge the breadth and depth of the potential consequences of being hit by DWI charges. In reality, getting a DWI…