Law Office of Brett A. Podolsky - Criminal Defense Attorney
No one expects to face criminal charges later in life, but it happens more often than you’d think. For many seniors, it’s their first run-in with the law—leaving them confused, overwhelmed, and unsure of their rights. Age-related challenges—like memory loss, medical conditions, or financial stress—can complicate legal situations. What begins as a simple mistake or […]
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.
In the famous words of Hammurabi, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’ Does this notion extend to a life for a life? According to the courtrooms in Texas, it sure does! Individuals who have been charged with taking someone else’s life can be punished by having their lives taken from […]
On September 1, 2019, numerous laws went into effect that were passed during the 86th session of the Texas legislature. Several were expected, while others may seem a little off the beaten path. Most may not apply to every individual. Here is a roundup of just a few of the new or updated laws of […]
Many people ask, “How are murder and manslaughter different?” Both the crimes of murder and manslaughter involve a person’s death at the hands of another. The important difference between murder and manslaughter lies in the intent, or mens rea, of the offender: The crime of murder is charged when an individual takes another person’s life […]