Month: July 2013

Depending on the allegations and the facts of a particular case, different legal defense strategies may be employed on behalf of those accused of a crime. One element that may affect the defense strategy is whether the charges are for federal crimes or state crimes....

Many arrests stem from an initial interaction with police that spirals out of control. Although Texas police may not have any reason to arrest an individual at first, an individual's actions may lead to the suspicion police need in order to investigate the matter...

When someone in Texas is convicted on drug charges, the penalties that he or she faces largely depend on whether the charges are misdemeanors or felonies, as well as if there was intent to distribute. Regardless, being convicted of drug possession can negatively...

A Texas teen may have learned the hard way that words can be powerful. Now facing a felony charge for terroristic threats, he likely understands the power words can have, especially in a world of social media. Nevertheless, are words alone enough to constitute a...

By any stretch of the imagination, rape is a serious accusation. Those convicted of rape in Texas can expect a significant prison term as well as other penalties. Like any other criminal accusation, however, the charges made by prosecutors must be proved in court by...