What to Do If Your Child Breaks a Law in Texas
If you’re a parent with questions about what to do if your child breaks a law in Texas, you may also want to know about the people, procedures, and places that make up the Texas juvenile justice system.
Criminal Defense
The Burden of Proof
We often hear about the burden of proof in the media. If you’ve ever wondered, “What’s the burden of proof?” this post explains what you should know about this deep legal concept. The plaintiff and defendant are responsible to prove claims made in a trial. In general, the individual who raises a legal claim has the responsibility […]
The Consequences for Attempted Murder in Texas
The consequences of attempted murder, also known as attempted homicide, are dire. No violent crime is more serious than murder, the unlawful and intentional decision by one person to take another person’s life. Aside from federal crimes, such as treason and espionage, murder is the singular crime for which capital punishment is available. Attempted murder […]
What to Do If You Are Charged with a Hit and Run
A hit and run accident is an extremely frightening experience for anyone. If you have caused a hit and run accident, realize you must stay at the scene of the accident. You must face what happens next. Inadequate insurance, no insurance, suspended driver’s license, panic, or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DWI/DUI) […]
Aiding and Abetting a Criminal: Read This Before You Decide to Help a Texas Fugitive!
Think very carefully before you decide to help another person commit a crime in Texas. Criminal law is intended to prevent and punish conduct that society wants to eradicate. Aiding and abetting laws in Texas extend the law by recognizing that when an individual assists another in the commission or concealment of a crime, he […]
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