Law Office of Brett A. Podolsky - Criminal Defense Attorney
Starting a fire that gets out of control and causes property damage can lead to charges of arson in Texas. It is not against the law to have a campfire or to burn trash in certain areas, but a fire that gets out of hand can be a serious matter.
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 […]
A statute of limitations exists for almost every type of crime or wrongdoing. These time limitations prevent the government from pursuing people for years after committing an offense. After the statute of limitations ends, a prosecutor can no longer file a formal charge for a particular crime. “Expiration dates” for criminal prosecution often factor into […]
Texas laws require parents to perform certain duties for their children. Parents are expected to provide an acceptable standard of care while taking responsibility for the children that they are raising. This includes giving their children a safe place to live while also providing food, attention, and taking care of any medical situations. Any parent […]
Contrary to the dramatic scenarios that are portrayed on television, few criminal cases are decided by a sensational trial in which a defendant must fight for his life. The majority of cases in the real world do not make it to a courtroom to be heard by a jury. Instead, most criminal cases are settled […]