Category: Criminal Law

Difference Between Misdemeanors & Felonies

Federal and state governments generally classify crimes based on their potential punishments, such as how much time an offender could spend incarcerated and where they could serve their time. Under Texas law, the two primary types of crimes are felonies and misdemeanors. While misdemeanor offenses aren’t as serious as felonies, a conviction can result in… read more

Domestic Violence Consequences in Texas

heated, but they rarely reach the point where one of the parties commits a crime. But in some unfortunate cases, domestic disputes can lead to family violence. Family violence, as it’s called in Texas, is a serious crime. However, some people can weaponize the law, meant to protect innocent victims, in contentious family law cases…. read more

What Are Examples of Police Misconduct

The police play a vital role in our community by helping maintain public safety and order. The law provides law enforcement officers authority to investigate, stop, and deter crimes to achieve the goals of the police. Police who perform their duties according to the law help ensure the safety of the community, gain the confidence… read more

How Being a First Time Offender Affects Penalties

First-time offenders are people who have never been convicted of a crime before. They also usually don’t have prior criminal records. If you’re in this exact situation right now or think that you might soon be, you are probably scared and confused about what happens next. For most first-time offenders, their main concerns are whether… read more

Steps to Take After Being Arrested in Texas

If you have been arrested in Texas, the first thing you should remember is that you have constitutional rights. These rights help make sure that you get a fair trial and avoid giving law enforcement officers or the prosecution with self-incriminating information. But you must know these constitutional protections and when and how you must… read more