Assault
Is a Terroristic Threat a Crime in Texas?
Yes. A threat of violence meant to put someone in fear of imminent serious bodily injury is a crime under Texas Penal Code Section 22.07,…
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Assault
Is Assault a Felony in Texas?
Simple assault in Texas is usually a Class A misdemeanor. It becomes a felony with choking, family-violence priors, certain victims, or…
Theft
Is Theft a Felony in Texas?
Theft becomes a felony in Texas at $2,500. Below that it is a misdemeanor. Some items, like a firearm, are a felony regardless of value.
Expunctions
Can I Get My Record Sealed in Texas? Order of Nondisclosure Eligibility
An order of nondisclosure seals a Texas criminal record from public view. Who qualifies, the waiting periods, and offenses that are not…
Field notes
Texas Grand Jury: What It Is and the Pre-Indictment Window
What is a Texas grand jury, and what is the pre-indictment window? How indictment works, true bill vs. no bill, and why the time before…
Juvenile
What Happens When a Minor Is Arrested in Texas?
What happens when a minor is arrested in Texas? How juvenile court works, detention hearings, certification to adult court, and what…
Field notes
Arrested in Collin County: The First 48 Hours
What happens in the first 48 hours after a Collin County arrest: booking, the McKinney jail, seeing a magistrate, how bond is set, and the…
Field notes
Criminal Charges and Immigration Consequences in Texas
A general overview of how a Texas criminal charge can affect a non-citizen's immigration status, and why to consult an immigration attorney…
DWI
How a DWI or Drug Charge Affects Your CDL in Texas
A DWI or drug charge can disqualify a Texas CDL for a year or more under federal rules, even in a personal vehicle. Here is how it works.
Field notes
Arrestado en el condado de Collin: las primeras 48 horas
Qué pasa en las primeras 48 horas tras un arresto en el condado de Collin: el registro, el magistrado, la fianza y las decisiones que…
DWI
¿Es un DWI un delito grave en Texas?
En Texas un DWI casi siempre es un delito menor. Se vuelve delito grave en un tercer cargo, con un menor en el auto, o si hay heridos o…
DWI
Is a DWI a Felony in Texas?
In Texas a DWI is usually a misdemeanor, but it becomes a felony for a third offense, a child passenger, or a crash that injures or kills…