Texas Criminal Law Blog
How does Texas punish shoplifting?
As a parent, the last thing you want to hear is that your child shoplifted from a local store. However, while you may have your own punishments ready for your child, you know the importance of avoiding criminal charges. A criminal record can affect your child’s...
Explaining Texas’s open container law
It is not just illegal to drive under the influence. Texas also has a law that prohibits driving a motor vehicle in which you possess an open container with alcohol in it. However, there are some important exceptions to the law. Violating the open container law is a...
Elements to merit an accomplice charge
When you think of criminal charges, you probably think of the defendant being the one who carried out the crime. This isn't always the case because someone can be charged as an accomplice. These charges carry the same penalties as the charge for the person who did the...
Drug convictions can impact federal financial aid
If you depend on financial aid for school there are certain laws you should not break. In Texas, there are some criminal convictions that can bar you from receiving financial aid in the future. One of these is a drug conviction. There are several points that come into...
Criminal defendants have specific rights
When you are facing criminal charges, you are likely going to be given the opportunity to take your case before a jury. It is imperative that the trial is considered fair, but this can often be seen as a broad term with many different meanings. Anyone facing criminal...
Drivers should be extra cautious on holiday weekends
The Memorial Day holiday is one that people often associate with kicking off the nicer summer season. There are a lot of people who travel that weekend to enjoy the lovely weather. Some of these outings involve alcohol, which means that any adult who is going to drink...
What is a probation violation and what happens when one occurs?
Potential outcomes of criminal justice cases vary greatly, depending on the circumstances and what happens during the court process. For some defendants, there is an order for probation issued, which means that the person won't have to spend time in prison. Instead,...
Defending your future against drug possession charges
Few things can ruin a promising young life like a drug possession conviction. Although the public perception of recreational drugs continues to shift as injustices in drug-related law enforcement come to light, the current laws we use at a federal level are harsh, and...
Crimes related to computer usage are serious matters
Most people get online daily, but they might not realize there are many things that can lead to criminal charges stemming from online activities. It is imperative that anyone doing things online know that they aren't running afoul of the law. There are state and...
Some criminal accusations are common for juveniles
Juveniles don't always think about what they are going to do. They will often just act or follow their friends without considering what might happen. This can lead them to get into trouble. When that involves accusations of criminal behavior, they have to determine...
