Our city currently employs a response team of nearly two dozen on its arson and bomb squad. They process crime scenes, perform case follow-up, provide...
Perhaps that’s understandable since there are 22 different ways the Texas government says someone can commit fraud. Forgery is just one. So, what is forgery,...
Different Types of Burglary Charges You Can Face in Texas
UPDATED 7/27/2021, Original Post: May 31, 2019 Texas law generally defines burglary as the unlawful entry into any public or private structure with an intent...
How Texas Penalty Groups Impact Drug Possession Charges
According to the Texas Controlled Substances Act, when a prosecutor can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you intentionally possessed or controlled the possession of...
Commit These Crimes, Go on the Texas Sex Offender Registry
While the Texas Sex Offender Registry was created to inform and protect the public at large, registering can negatively impact nearly every aspect of an...
When Prescription Drugs Can Get You Charged with a Crime in Texas
When we think of “drugs,” we typically think of two types: controlled substances (illegal drugs like marijuana and cocaine) and prescription drugs. In the eyes...
As a rule, sex crimes are prosecuted as felonies, carrying mandatory jail time and the likely requirement for sex offender registration. However, some sex crimes...
The U.S. Department of Justice reports that drug trafficking constitutes 1 in every 5 drug-related arrests made in the United States. Texas is no exception...
These Offenses Are Considered Property Crimes Under Texas Law
When we hear the term “property crime” we immediately think of theft, burglary, and the damage or destruction of one’s physical possessions. However, were you...