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
Uncategorized10 Oct 2016 Dangers of Driving While IntoxicatedAs we travel down the highways and roads in Houston and beyond, we don’t take a second to think twice about all the commercial trucks on the road. Read More
Uncategorized09 Oct 2016 What Is a Juvenile Law?A child is considered a juvenile at the age of 10 to 16 years. Once a child reaches 17, he is considered an adult. The criminal laws that are applicable for an adult are as equally applicable for a juvenile. Read More
