Under the Texas Penal Code, and at the discretion of the local District Attorney, any crime can be “elevated” to a higher degree of potential punishment by declaring to be “aggravated.” As an example, if two patrons at a night club have a disagreement that escalates into a fight, both patrons could be charged […]
Sexual assault is a criminal act that is defined as intentional physical contact of a sexual nature that occurs without consent. This can involve penetrating the mouth, anus or genitals of another person without their consent. Consent is a critically important element of this offense. To give consent is to knowingly and intentionally agree to […]
It’s no secret that temperatures in Texas can rise to dangerous levels. Under certain conditions, the heat can become so intense that injury or death can occur. Many tragic deaths have resulted from children being left inside vehicles in the Texas heat. This problem has become so widespread that specific laws have been created to […]
