Assault
Aggravated Assault With a Deadly Weapon – Domestic Violence: Everything You Need to Understand
Domestic abuse is now one of the criminal offenses in Texas. It carries harsh consequences, such as up to 10 years in prison. Therefore,…
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Sex Crimes
Human Trafficking and Sexual Assault
Human trafficking occurs all over the world, and the United States is no exception. Historically, there have been high rates of arrests for…
Sex Crimes
What is a Forensic Interview for a Child Victim in a Sexual Assault Case?
If sexual assault against a minor is suspected, the alleged victim may undergo a Child Forensic Interview. During this interview, a trained…
Federal
Sextortion of Minors in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
“Sextortion” is a crime many Texans have recently heard or read about. While these crimes are making headlines, there is still confusion…
Assault
Felony Injury to a Child in Texas: Charges & Penalties
What felony injury to a child and serious bodily injury (SBI) mean under Texas law, the penalties you face, and how a criminal defense…
Assault
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon
The U.S. Second Amendment grants citizens the right to possess firearms but limits it under certain circumstances. For instance, possession…
Sex Crimes
Texas Rape Shield Law | Everything You Should Know
In Texas, rape is a serious crime that can have life-altering consequences for the victim. These range from physical trauma to…
Sex Crimes
Defending Against Texas Online Solicitation of a Minor
Facing a sex crime is scary, but the stakes become higher when a minor is involved. A conviction for a sex crime involving minors, such as…
Field notes
What To Do If Your Witness/Victim Rights Are Violated
With a crime rate of 4936.53 per 100,000 people, Texas is among the states with the highest criminal activity. Therefore, there’s a big…
Assault
Assault on a Public Servant Charges in Texas
If you have been charged with assaulting a public servant, you may wonder what the next steps are. First, you need to appreciate the…
Juvenile
Ways of Handling Threats Against a School
Threats are a real problem in any school. From elementary to high schools, colleges, and universities, no learning environment is 100%…
Sex Crimes
Underage Sexting Scams & Sextortion: What to Do
Dating apps and websites have become breeding grounds for scam artists. There’s a new type of scam in the online dating world, mostly…