Law Office of Brett A. Podolsky - Criminal Defense Attorney
Texas takes kidnapping very seriously. The penalties are harsh if you are convicted. Aggravated kidnapping increases the penalties, and the statutes cover a host of aggravating circumstances that differentiate aggravated kidnapping from simple kidnapping.
The criminal justice system is a labyrinth of laws and practices that must be expertly navigated from the moment you are charged with a violent crime. Because of their violent nature, these crimes come with harsher punishments that can keep you behind bars for decades.
When you disagree with another person over a serious issue, it can be challenging to control your emotions. You want the other person to understand your point of view and comply with what you are saying. However, you need to know at what point that you could cross the proverbial line between convincing the person […]
In Texas, an “expiration date,” called a statute of limitations, is in place for almost all types of crimes. A statute of limitations restricts how long an individual or entity can delay taking legal action regarding a matter. Statutes of limitations exist for both criminal and civil matters. The criminal statute of limitations sets time limits regarding […]
Texas is taking big steps to crack down on human trafficking across the state. A large number of people are trafficked through Texas, and law enforcement works constantly to fight this trend. Texas laws on trafficking are extremely harsh. A single violation of this type can lead to years in prison and the possibility of […]