Criminal Justice Blog

In 2015, more native-born Americans were arrested and convicted of crimes than illegal immigrants. In 2016, Texas convicted 2,116 out of every 100,000 American natives. If you are arrested and convicted of an assault charge, you may be fined between $500 to $10,000 or more. You may also be sentenced to jail time of up…

A domestic abuse lawyer can help you whether you’re the victim or the person accused of abuse. Some domestic abuse lawyers only work with victims, others only work with the accused, and some work with both. No matter where you fall in the case, an attorney advocating for you can protect your rights and minimize…

Because one in every four women and one in every nine men will experience intimate partner violence at some point in their lives, each and every allegation is taken incredibly seriously. While this is generally a positive thing in the criminal justice system, it can be stressful, painful, humiliating, and emotionally damaging to be accused…

We all need a lawyer at some point. Whether it’s a custody battle, messy divorce, or settling your estate, you’ll need an attorney’s expertise. But not all lawyers are equal. Some handle taxes while others defend people on trial for murder. When facing an awkward situation, it’s essential to get the best help for your…

Driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher is considered a DWI in Texas. The good news is that Texas had a 33% drop in DWI arrests in 2019, according to the CDC. The BAD news is that there are still thousands of DWI arrests in our state. People make mistakes and sometimes,…

You may know that if you commit physical harm against another person than you will be in trouble. In most cases, you will receive assault charges. These charges are serious and you will face serious consequences if found guilty. In Texas, you can also receive assault charges when threatening another person. According to the Texas…

What Allows Domestic Violence Charges to Be Filed in Texas? Around 700,000 people are wrongfully arrested for the crime of domestic violence each year. This terrifyingly large number shows us that false allegations are not uncommon, and far too many people have to face unnecessary jail time for crimes they did not commit. If you…

The rate of juvenile crime in the US is, apparently, dropping. Indeed, 2018 saw 728,280 arrests of people aged under 18. According to the same source, that figure represents a 60% decrease from 2009 numbers. All the same, that’s still three-quarters of a million young people being arrested for criminal offenses. There’s clearly room for…

You see the red and blue lights behind you. You know this is not going to be good. After all, you just finished up a six-pack of beer at your friend’s house. So, you pull over and end up in the backseat of a police car. Now what are you going to do? At this…

In 2019, the FBI released its annual cybercrime report, indicating that they had received an average of over 900 complaints every day! The internet offers a whole virtual new world, which unfortunately creates a whole new world of crime as well. It is simply an extension of the playing field for most criminals, giving them…