Law Office of Brett A. Podolsky - Criminal Defense Attorney
Elder abuse affects 10% of the older population yearly, but fewer cases are reported or prosecuted. According to the National Council on Aging, family members commit six out of ten cases of abuse.
During the pandemic, reports of domestic violence rose significantly. More people were stuck at home with family members, causing emotions to fray. However, not everyone reporting domestic abuse is telling the truth. Most are good people, but a few use Texas Penal Code Title 5 as a weapon against perceived wrongs done by a family […]
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 […]
A Florida woman was recently arrested for giving her estranged husband’s guns to police. Courtney Irby, after filing a restraining order against her husband, did not believe he would give up his guns. He had been charged with aggravated battery against her, and Irby feared for her life. She entered the apartment to retrieve the guns […]
Texas has very clear and strict laws regarding child abuse of any kind. These laws state that it is a serious crime to cause serious mental or physical harm to a child by a parent or guardian. However, many parents still choose to use physical forms of discipline, including corporal punishment. Where is the line […]