Criminal Justice Blog

In May 2019, the Texas Senate advanced a bill that extended the list of debilitating illnesses that can legally be treated with cannabis oil and other low-THC marijuana products in the state. In June 2019, Governor Abbott signed HB 3703 into action, and the Texas Legislature Online says that it is to go into effect…

Many people have a misconception that a charge is “only a misdemeanor” and do not think it will have an impact on their overall ability to work and live. While it is true that there is a difference between felony and misdemeanor charges, receiving a conviction will impact your criminal record. Reducing a felony to…

Did you know that police officers get arrested about 1,000 times a year? And that over 40% of those alleged crimes happen on duty? Police officers are sworn to uphold the law but there must also be accountability for their own misconduct. In order for that to happen, you must understand when officers cross the…

Texas has quite a long history when it comes to strict law enforcement. From the legendary Texas Rangers of yesterday to today’s tough talking politicians, Texas is known as a law and order state. And for those charged with a crime, the odds of winning are slim. Online solicitation laws are particularly tough on the…

Did you know that Texas has some of the toughest drug laws in the country? If you are charged with drug possession, you could be facing fines and jail or prison time, depending on the amount and type of drugs that you have. If you have been arrested and charged with possession of drugs in…

As widespread as it is, teen sexting is a relatively new phenomenon. Many state legislatures are still figuring out what to do about it. This is the main reason why sexting laws vary depending on the state. In 23 states, sexting is a child pornography felony. In some states, the punishment may involve sex offender…

Have you been accused of a felony or misdemeanor? Are you facing a sentence and are not sure about which the difference between them? Both can incur different sentences and fines, and it can help to know which is better or worse. Below, we have laid out a guide, so you know the difference when…

321,000 women find themselves the victims of sexual assault every year. When it comes to sexual assault cases, one of the first things that will be taken into account is consent. The age of consent in Texas, as well as a few other things, will determine the outcome of a case. If you’re trying to…

Is there anything more important to a parent than their child’s future? Probably not. However, few parents know very much about the laws that can have a dramatic impact on that future. Every year, around 800,000 couples divorce in the US. For those with children and for parents who were never married to each other,…

According to the Rape, Assault, and Incest National Network, sexual assault occurs every 98 seconds. Rape occurs in America every 108 seconds. The good news is that these numbers have fallen by more than half since 1993. The bad news is that it’s still happening at all. No person should ever be the victim of…