Law Office of Brett A. Podolsky - Criminal Defense Attorney
Recent Texas laws have introduced significant changes in criminal justice, immigration enforcement, and individual rights, affecting courts, law enforcement, and residents across the state. Below is a breakdown of the most important updates signed into law or still pending as of mid-July 2025.
The 2025 Texas legislative session is still underway, with lawmakers considering several proposals that could bring major criminal law updates across the state. For anyone facing charges or families supporting a loved one through that process, it’s important to understand what these potential changes could mean. Many of the bills under consideration involve serious topics […]
Getting arrested is an incredibly stressful experience that can have long-lasting consequences. The steps you take in the moments and hours following your arrest can either help or seriously hurt your chances of a better outcome. Understanding your rights and making thoughtful decisions can influence how your case unfolds. Here’s what you need to know.
Credit card fraud is considered identity theft in Texas and at the federal level. At the very least, it’s a state jail felony. So, yes, it’s serious.
False accusations can derail a person’s reputation and life in multiple ways. You can face anything from social isolation and job loss to prison time if you don’t defend yourself. Even the accuser can’t always undo the damage after making a false accusation due to the structure of our laws.