Law Office of Brett A. Podolsky - Criminal Defense Attorney
If you were in some sort of trouble within the Texas criminal justice system, you may have been placed on probation. You may have many questions, including “What is probation?” This article provides a summary of the basics of the probation sanction. Have you been charged with a crime in Houston, TX? A skilled defense […]
The Texas Legislature passed a criminal offense concerning online harassment through impersonation under Texas Penal Code Section 33.07. Online harassment through impersonation is an online criminal offense that’s frequently classified as cyberstalking elsewhere in the United States. Many online impersonation cases involve persons in a current or previous intimate relationship. Some matters involve the impersonation […]
Stalking is a big problem that affects the lives of many Texans. Almost everyone has experienced extreme annoyance with another person’s persistence or actions. For instance, a former girlfriend or boyfriend may make repeated hang-up calls, or a co-worker might ask incessant or overly personal questions. These behaviors are irksome but not usually illegal. However, […]
The consequences of domestic violence in Texas are frequently severe. According to Stop Abusive Violence Environments (SAVE), one in 10 people is falsely accused of sexual assault, domestic violence, or child abuse. Thousands of men and women are accused of domestic violence crimes each year. Texas Penal Code § 22.01 and § 22.02 describe the […]
Under Texas law, criminal mischief is a crime in which vandalism or damage to someone else’s property occurs. Often, what’s considered criminal mischief is thought to be “unfair.” It’s possible to find yourself in serious legal trouble if you destroy another person’s property or vehicle in anger, even if you’re related to him or her. A […]