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Posting Online You Have Coronavirus When You Don’t Is a Crime in Texas

Coronavirus (also known as COVID-19), is a concern for everybody right now. That’s why when a 23-year-old Woodville man falsely posted on social media that...

Intoxication Assault vs. Involuntary Manslaughter: A Fine Line in TX

Alcohol is an inebriant and, unfortunately, it can lead to lapses of character and judgment. It is not uncommon for someone to involuntarily commit a...

Yes, It Gets Hot in TX, but You Still Have to Keep Some Clothes On

Texas summers get brutal, with temperatures regularly soaring above 100 degrees…sometimes by the end of June. Most people beat the heat by living in the...

When Unrequited Love Became a Texas Harassment Charge Over Valentine’s

It’s tempting to make big gestures on Valentine’s Day. It’s the day of love, after all. The media hypes it up as the time when...

When Can You Be Charged with Failure to Identify in Texas?

UPDATED November 2, 2021, Original Post: February 14, 2020 Many people are uncertain about how to behave around a police officer, including what information they...

Tax Fraud in Texas Could Land You a Jail Sentence

Tax time is once again upon us. Even if you think that you’re due for a nice rebate, the tedium of filling out tax returns...

Accidental Destruction Doesn’t Trigger TX Evidence Tampering Charges

There are many interesting and exciting movies and television shows about crimes and trials. A common conceit in these stories is when either the defendant...

Deadly Conduct: The “Other” Assault Charge in Texas

If you have been charged with Deadly Conduct charges in the Fort Worth, Texas or surrounding cities in Tarrant County, Texas, you need to know...

Did You Wind Up with a Texas DWI on NYE…with a Child in the Car?

During New Year’s Eve, police routinely increase patrol cars in an effort to identify intoxicated drivers more quickly to prevent accidents. As a result, many...

Accused of Violating a Protective Order in Texas: What Happens Next?

You may not be aware of this, but protective orders can be granted without the subject of the order ever even being notified. We have...

Charged with Intoxication Assault in Texas? Here are Your Next Steps

Texas law takes DWI very seriously. Thousands of Americans die each year at the hands of a driver who was intoxicated while they were behind...

Civil Forfeiture: The “Secret” Texas Drug Crime Penalty

Let’s say you get pulled over by the police as you’re driving your truck toward the border. The officers question you and find bullets in...