Law Office of Brett A. Podolsky - Criminal Defense Attorney
Thanks to the rise of smart technology and social media, nearly all of us have seen videos of egregious police behavior. From unjustified arrests to planting false evidence, bad cops who abuse their power can destroy an innocent person’s life. While you’ve seen dozens of examples online, you’ve probably seen just as many individuals getting […]
For the majority of U.S. cities, the overall crime rate is steadily decreasing. What’s surprising, though, is that hate crimes are on the rise. The great state of Texas isn’t immune to this national trend. According to experts, hate crimes in Texas doubled between 2017 and 2018. Hate crimes are considered serious offenses, so if […]
Did you know that special rights and protections are afforded to all Texan citizens who are 65 years old or older? A failure to fully understand these rights could cost you big time. That’s because there are a ton of criminal charges that are encompassed under elder abuse laws in Texas. If you or a […]
On September 1, 2019, numerous laws went into effect that were passed during the 86th session of the Texas legislature. Several were expected, while others may seem a little off the beaten path. Most may not apply to every individual. Here is a roundup of just a few of the new or updated laws of […]
