Everyone has a right to feel safe in their home and in public. Although it’s rare that you will experience a physical attack or home invasion, when your life's on the line, you don’t want to make concessions. Ending a life is something that can never be taken back, and the experience is traumatic. The last thing anyone wants during this difficult time is to stand before a court and explain that had no choice in the Read More

When many people hear the term intoxication assault, they don’t really know what it means. Some people even assume that it would be when someone gets in a fight while drunk, but that is not actually the case. Intoxication assault is defined in Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. The legal code says, “a person commits an offense if the person, by accident or mistake, while operating an aircraft, watercraft, or amusement ride Read More

In Texas, the issue of illegal or undocumented immigration is nothing new. The way that many of these people get over the border, however, is constantly evolving. Today, many people are being solicited online to help bring people over the border or harbor them once they enter the state. This can be done by enticing those who want to help out of a sense of compassion, or through manipulation, or by offering financial Read More

As the new legislation aimed at ‘Ghost Guns’ takes effect, gun owners, manufacturers, and gun shop operators need to make sure they know how to stay in compliance with the new regulations. Since only a small percentage of guns sold are ghost guns, most people will not need to do anything in order to remain in compliance with all state and federal firearm regulations. It is important to note, however, that when ghost Read More

In April of 2022, President Biden made a change to existing rules surrounding gun serial numbers and identification. These changes recently went into effect in August, and are part of an attempt to reduce the trafficking of “ghost guns” or firearms that are made entirely from parts that can be ordered online without a background check. While the efficacy of these laws in preventing ghost guns from being manufactured Read More

Those with existing DWI convictions should be careful - regardless of how your existing DWI convictions have been handled, receiving a third could spell trouble. Any DWI charge is a serious matter, but Texas law specifies that the third DWI on your record carries much heavier penalties than the first two. While the simplest solution is to avoid drinking and driving at all, we’re here to make sure you’re aware of the Read More

For those who are facing criminal charges, deferred adjudication could be the key to keeping those charges off of your criminal record, and avoiding time in jail or prison. While it may not be available to everyone, deferred adjudication provides a second chance by which offenders can show that they’re able to remain in good standing, and as a result, avoid conviction for the charges they face. Before you jump at the Read More

Many first-time DWI suspects understandably feel lost, wondering what to do next - and more importantly, are concerned over what a DWI on their record could mean for their future. Thankfully, many counties in Texas have made pretrial diversion available to most first-time offenders, who also fulfill some other specific requirements. For those who successfully complete the program, the DWI charge will be dismissed, Read More

You may be familiar with these terms after hearing them in your favorite late-night crime drama, but these charges aren’t just fiction. Aiding, abetting and accessory to a crime both carry harsh sentences in Texas, often similar to those given to the person who committed the crime. While they may sound similar, the qualifications for these charges are different. Knowing the differences between the two could make a Read More

Before anyone can be convicted of a crime, Texas law specifies that they must have knowingly or intentionally committed the action they’re accused of. While this may sound like a semantic point, proving criminal intent is an essential part of the Texas rule of law. How your attorney handles criminal intent could make or break your case, so knowledge of criminal intent is integral to a quality defense. To start, a Read More