Being accused of child abuse is one of the most serious criminal processes that can occur to a person in Texas. Law enforcement takes these accusations extremely seriously and will investigate them exhaustively. The purpose of these investigations is to determine if there is any evidence which may support the claims of abuse. Law enforcement […]
Most people assume that there are only a few outcomes that can occur in a criminal case. In most circumstances, the defendant may be offered a plea bargain by the court. If this happens, the defendant may be given a lighter sentence in exchange for entering a guilty plea. In other situations, the defendant may […]
It’s a common scenario: someone is out late one night and decides to walk home. They notice that they really need to find a restroom but all of the stores and restaurants are closed. Thinking that they won’t be seen, they duck into an alley to relieve themselves. The next thing they know, a police […]
In the state of Texas, the crime of rape is legally known as sexual assault. A person who engages in any type of sexual contact or intercourse with another person without that person’s consent may be charged with sexual assault. It is also a crime to engage in sexual intercourse with a person who legally […]
A sex crime is a certain type of criminal offense that includes some sexual component. This sexual component usually involves a crime that involves the sexual act or which involves the sexual organs or genitals of the offender or the victim. In Texas, sex crimes are considered extremely serious. As a result, the punishments for […]
