Sex Crimes09 Mar 2026 Defending Against Digital Evidence in Texas Sex Crime Cases: Text Messages, Social Media, and Forensic Data ChallengesA digital evidence is not automatically accurate, complete, or admissible just because it came from a device. In many sexual assault charges in Texas, the real issue is not whether the State has digital material. The real issue is whether that material can be legally tied to the accused, whether it was obtained lawfully, whether […] Read More
Assault16 Feb 2026 How to Win a Sexual Assault Case in Texas: Defense Strategies and Burden of ProofAccused of a sex offense in Texas? The State must prove every required element beyond a reasonable doubt, and the accused is presumed innocent unless that burden is met. If you are facing allegations in Fort Bend County or the Richmond area, call Paul F. Tu Attorney at Law at 713-774-2800 for a confidential consultation […] Read More
Assault02 Feb 2026 Texas Sexual Assault Laws Explained: Charges, Penalties, and Your Legal RightsThe number that should grab your attention is not a prison range, it’s how quickly Texas sexual assault cases escalate once a report is made. National victimization data shows that 46% of rape or sexual assault victimizations were reported to police, up sharply from the year before. That increase means more investigations, more digital evidence […] Read More
Assault19 Jan 2026 Sexual Assault Under the Texas Penal Code: Elements of the Offense and Potential ConsequencesFew allegations move faster (or carry heavier consequences) than a sex-crime accusation. Sexual assault charges in Texas typically center on two core ideas: (1) a prohibited sexual act defined by statute, and (2) the State’s burden to prove the act occurred without the other person’s consent. Texas also recognizes “aggravated” versions of the offense when […] Read More
Assault05 Jan 2026 Domestic Assault vs. Domestic Violence in Texas: Key Legal Differences That MatterForget the argument you had. Forget what anyone called it at the moment. In court, the case is decided by elements: what the state must prove, what evidence supports those elements, and what defenses cut through the story. Texas domestic assault cases turn on injury proof, mental state, credibility, and contradictions. “Domestic violence” issues add […] Read More
Assault22 Dec 2025 What Is a Domestic Assault in Texas? How the Law Defines Family ViolenceWhat if the most serious consequence of your domestic assault case in Texas is not the charge itself, but what the court does immediately after the arrest? Family-violence calls are among the most common reasons police are dispatched nationwide, and once officers arrive, the case can move forward even if the other person later wants […] Read More
Assault08 Dec 2025 What Is Simple Assault in Texas? Charges, Penalties, and Legal Defenses ExplainedSimple assault in Texas is typically a shorthand way to describe basic assault conduct under Texas Penal Code § 22.01. Depending on which theory is alleged, an assault accusation can be a fine-only case or a jail-exposure misdemeanor, and in certain circumstances it can escalate into felony territory. The next step is understanding which subsection […] Read More
Uncategorized11 Oct 2016 Five Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Personal Injury LawyerWhen a person sustains a serious injury as a result of someone else’s act of negligence, the next steps can oftentimes be complex. Read More