Law Office of Brett A. Podolsky - Criminal Defense Attorney
Recently, Texas has cracked down on prostitution and solicitation within its state borders. The primary goal is to reduce the demand in an attempt to mitigate human trafficking. If a law officer arrests you for either prostitution or solicitation, you face a felony charge that significantly impacts your life.
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.
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 Texas Zero Tolerance Law refers to alcohol consumption by minors. Texas has zero tolerance for drivers under the age of 21 with any blood alcohol concentration (BAC) above 0.0%.
Is theft a misdemeanor or a felony? As is often the case, the answer is, “It depends.” Like most crimes, whether or not theft rises to the level of a felony depends on several factors that depend not only on the monetary value of the property stolen but also on the defendant’s criminal background.