Homicide
What Happens When a Teen Is Charged With Intoxication Manslaughter After a Fatal Car Crash?
This past March, a 17-year-old driver killed a family of six in an intoxicated driving accident. The teen attempted to pass in a no-passing…
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Sex Crimes
Solicitation of Prostitution Charges in Dallas, Texas
In Texas, soliciting prostitution is a state jail felony. Learn what the charge involves, the penalties on a first or repeat offense, and…
Assault
Domestic Violence Statute of Limitations in Texas
Texas HB 467 (2023) extended the statute of limitations for certain family-violence cases. Learn the new deadlines and what they mean if…
Sex Crimes
Is Solicitation of Prostitution a Felony? What You Need to Know
While solicitation of prostitution may not appear to be a serious offense, in Texas, it’s a felony. The penalty can be up to jail time. If…
Sex Crimes
Prostitution Sting Operations in Texas
A prostitution sting is an undercover operation that involves police officers posing as sex workers to gather sufficient evidence for…
Assault
Can a Victim Violate a No-Contact Order in Texas?
No, since the no-contact order is issued to another party, a victim can’t violate it. Legally, there isn’t anything preventing the victim…
Field notes
Is It Illegal to Put a Tracking Device on Someone Without Them Knowing?
In Texas, it’s illegal to put a tracking device on someone without them knowing about it. The Texas Penal Code Ann §16.06 specifically…
Theft
Accused of Organized Retail Theft?
Theft of any kind is a crime. However, some people make a living from methodically stealing valuable items from stores and fencing them…
Theft
Is Criminal Mischief a Criminal Charge in Texas?
Criminal mischief is a criminal charge in Texas. However, depending on the circumstances, the offense can vary from a Class C misdemeanor…
Assault
Domestic Violence: Assault by Impeding Breath or Circulation
Choking or impeding a family member's breath is a third-degree felony in Texas under Penal Code 22.01, even on a first offense. How it's…
Sex Crimes
Who Is the Outcry Witness in Child Abuse Hearings?
In the majority of situations, the law will never accept hearsay as admissible evidence in a court case. However, there are some cases…
DWI
New Texas Law: Holding Drunken Drivers Accountable for Fatal Accidents
In a significant move to combat the grave issue of drunken driving, Texas is rolling out a powerful new campaign. Effective September 1, a…