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What You Should Know About the Statute of Limitations in Texas Crimes

January 4, 2016

A statute of limitations exists for almost every type of crime or wrongdoing. These time limitations prevent the government from pursuing people for 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 […]

Child Abandonment: Texas Laws and Punishments

December 30, 2015

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 […]

Crimes of Passion: The Definition, History, and Laws

December 23, 2015

Many people may have heard the phrase “crime of passion” but they may be unsure of its exact definition or its use in legal cases. Under Texas law, the term crime of passion refers to a specific type of criminal action that occurs under legally defined circumstances. This term has strong implications in a legal […]

Texas Laws for Child Enticement

December 16, 2015

Texas laws are very clear about the illegal nature of actions that endanger the safety of children. Not only is it illegal to harm or abuse children, it’s a criminal offense to attempt to lure a child into a situation that could be harmful. This action is known as child enticement in the Texas Penal […]

What Happens If Someone Reports Me to Child Protective Services?

December 9, 2015

Most people in Texas who have children are familiar with Child Protective Services. Even if some parents have never had to interact with CPS, this organization is very well-known. This is because this organization frequently gets involved in cases where parents have been accused of abusing their children. If CPS conducts an investigation into a […]