Criminal Law Blog
What Is the Difference between the CIA, FBI and Interpol?
Posted on July 19, 2017 by Law Office of Brett A Podolsky
If you’ve ever wondered about the differences between the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency), the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation), and Interpol (International Police Agency), you’re in good company. The CIA and FBI are United States agencies. They manage many of the same kinds of threats but threat levels vary according to each agency’s responsibilities: The CIA responds to actions that may extend to a global arena....
Penalties for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child in Texas
Posted on July 12, 2017 by Law Office of Brett A Podolsky
Sexual abuse of a child is a serious crime in Texas. Within the range of sexual abuse crimes involving children, continuous sexual abuse of a child is an extremely serious offense. The definition of the crime includes sexual contact of any kind between a minor child of less than 14 years old and an adult that occurs at least two times within a 30-day period. This may also...
What You Should Know about Sex Crime Laws and Sex Offenders in Harris County
Posted on July 6, 2017 by Law Office of Brett A Podolsky
If you’re a resident of Houston or Harris County, Texas and you’re searching for information about sex offenders and sex law crimes, this post is for you. If you or someone you love was recently charged with a sex crime or you were previously convicted of a sex offense, please stay on this page. We understand you’re searching for information at a challenging time. Let’s start with a...
Probation 101
Posted on June 28, 2017 by Law Office of Brett A Podolsky
If you were in some sort of trouble within the Texas criminal justice system, you may have been placed on probation. You may have many questions, including “What is probation?” This article provides a summary of the basics of the probation sanction. Have you been charged with a crime in Houston, TX? A skilled defense attorney can provide the best results possible. Contact the Law Office of...
Online Impersonation: Texas Laws and Regulations
Posted on June 21, 2017 by Law Office of Brett A Podolsky
The Texas Legislation passed a criminal offense concerning online harassment through impersonation under Texas Penal Code Section 33.07. Online harassment through impersonation is a online criminal offense that’s frequently classified as cyberstalking elsewhere in the United States. Many online impersonation cases involve persons in a current or previous intimate relationship. Some matters involve the impersonation of a neighbor, acquaintance, or complete stranger. Have you been charged with online...
