Law Office of Brett A. Podolsky - Criminal Defense Attorney
The differences between state and federal crimes may be complicated. Because laws overlap in the criminal sphere, criminal courts sometimes argue about in what venue a crime should be prosecuted. If a crime occurs in one state, it’s typically considered a state crime if it expressly breaks a federal law. If a crime is committed […]
After a person is arrested in Texas, they appear before a judge at an initial appearance hearing. The hearing occurs 48 hours after their arrest. One of the things on the agenda during an initial appearance hearing is setting bail. A qualified attorney can help guide you through this process. HAVE YOU OR A LOVED […]
A felony charge is the most serious type of offense in Texas. For instance, types of felony crimes include murder, robbery, and burglary. The lowest felony category is a state jail felony. The highest felony charge is capital murder. Punishment for a felony conviction ranges from 180 days in state jail to death, depending on […]
While it is always troubling to be accused of any type of crime, people who are accused of a sex crime face a particularly difficult set of challenges. Sex crimes often bring feelings of outrage from the public, and the defendant feels embarrassed for being accused of something so terrible. However, it is possible to […]
Every state has laws regarding the age of consent for sexual activity. When an adult engages in sexual activity with a child who is under the age of consent, the state may prosecute. The penalties vary depending on the severity of the crime, but they can be very harsh. In addition to penalties from the […]