Law Office of Brett A. Podolsky - Criminal Defense Attorney
No one expects to face criminal charges later in life, but it happens more often than you’d think. For many seniors, it’s their first run-in with the law—leaving them confused, overwhelmed, and unsure of their rights. Age-related challenges—like memory loss, medical conditions, or financial stress—can complicate legal situations. What begins as a simple mistake or […]
When can an assault be defended as self-defense? The state of Texas has definite ideas about what constitutes self-defense and when it counts as a legal defense.
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 […]
The criminal justice system is a labyrinth of laws and practices that must be expertly navigated from the moment you are charged with a violent crime. Because of their violent nature, these crimes come with harsher punishments that can keep you behind bars for decades.