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.
Texas has very clear and strict laws regarding child abuse of any kind. These laws state that it is a serious crime to cause serious mental or physical harm to be caused to a child by a parent or guardian. However, many parents still choose to use physical forms of discipline, including corporal punishment. Where […]
A statute of limitations exists for almost every type of crime or wrongdoing. These time limitations prevent the government from pursuing people years after committing an offense. After the statute of limitations ends, a prosecutor can no longer file a formal charge for a particular crime. “Expiration dates” for criminal prosecution often factor into defense […]
Texas laws require parents to perform certain duties for their children. Parents are expected to provide an acceptable standard of care while taking responsibility for the children that they are raising. This includes giving their children a safe place to live while also providing food, attention and taking care of any medical situations. Any parent […]
