Law Office of Brett A. Podolsky - Criminal Defense Attorney
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 on 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 a child by a parent or guardian. However, many parents still choose to use physical forms of discipline, including corporal punishment. Where is the line […]