Law Office of Brett A. Podolsky - Criminal Defense Attorney
If your personal or commercial property was damaged by Hurricane Harvey, use the following tips to prevent delays in your first-party insurance claims. If you’re working with an insurance company in Harvey’s aftermath, recognize that insurance adjusters are on high alert for insurance fraud claims. Plan to support your first-party insurance claim with independent assessments […]
A hit-and-run accident is an extremely frightening experience for anyone. If you have caused a hit-and-run accident, realize you must stay at the scene of the accident. You must face what happens next. Inadequate insurance, no insurance, suspended driver’s license, panic, or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DWI/DUI) are just some of […]
Think very carefully before you decide to help another person commit a crime in Texas. Criminal law is intended to prevent and punish conduct that society wants to eradicate. Aiding and abetting laws in Texas extend the law by recognizing that when an individual assists another in the commission or concealment of a crime, he […]
A property crime involves the violation of an individual’s right to his or her possessions. As defined by the Texas Penal Code, many kinds of property crimes exist, including identity theft, robbery, bank robbery, theft, armed robbery, grand theft auto, and burglary. This post addresses theft or property crimes in the state of Texas, punishments, […]
Most Texans understand the dangers and potential punishments associated with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (DWI), but many don’t know it’s illegal to drink alcohol or use drugs when boating. In Texas, operating a boat or water vessel while under the influence of alcohol or other mind-altering substances can mean facing harsh criminal penalties. […]