In many sexual assault cases, charges are filed after a person engages in sexual contact with another person without that person’s consent. While this may seem like an activity that occurs between strangers, the truth is that it can happen between married couples as well. Under Texas law, the fact that two people are legally […]
Every state in the country is required to abide by the rulings of Megan’s Law. One of the major portions of this law is the requirement for each state to maintain an accurate and up-to-date registry of all convicted sex offenders who reside in that state. This registry must contain updated information on each sex […]
It’s happened to nearly everyone at some point: we get in a hurry and rush out of the house and forget our keys or we lock our keys in our car. What’s the next step? For many people, it’s time to call a locksmith or a towing company. However, what if it’s the middle of […]
In the criminal justice system, defendants can be charged with crimes based upon their specific actions. For example, a person who steals a car can face legal charges and potentially be convicted because they committed an action that is in violation of the law. However, the legal system also considers the state of mind of […]
Starting a fire that gets out of control and causes property damage can lead to charges of arson in Texas. It is not against the law to have a campfire or to burn trash in certain areas but a fire that gets out of hand can be a serious matter.
