Law Office of Brett A. Podolsky - Criminal Defense Attorney

Being charged with sexual assault of a child is a serious crime in Harris County, Texas. Navigating the waters of the justice system is challenging and if convicted, you face penalties that can change your life forever. Whether you’re innocent or not, a skilled criminal defense attorney in Texas can guide you through your arrest, […]

Sex crimes come in a range of different categories, and few are considered as serious as those involving minors or mentally-challenged victims. While statutory rape is one of the more serious sex crimes, not every instance of sex with a minor qualifies under the heading. In every case, it depends on the circumstances of the […]

Being accused of a sex crime is an uncomfortable and challenging experience. It’s made more difficult by an array of legal terms that are hard to understand without a legal background or education. This list groups the most common terms into categories and explains what they mean. It will enable you to discuss accusations against […]

Sometimes what you know can hurt you. This is especially true when it comes to violating a failure to report law in Texas. That’s right. You can be charged with wrongdoing for failing to report serious crimes such as date rape. Just like any other crime, protecting your reputation, job and family will require the […]

If you or a loved one has been handed a prison sentence, the thought of spending an extended amount of time behind bars can be disheartening. To ensure you are incarcerated as little time as possible, you may take advantage of good time credit to reduce your sentence. The amount of time you can earn […]