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18 May 2026

Party Liability and Accomplice Testimony in Texas Aggravated Robbery Prosecutions

You can be prosecuted for aggravated robbery in Texas even if you never held the weapon, touched the victim, or took the property yourself. In some prosecutions, the State does not try to prove that the accused personally committed every act. Instead, it argues that the accused is legally responsible for another person’s conduct under […]

Assault

04 May 2026

Deadly Weapon Allegations in Texas Aggravated Robbery Cases: Enhancements, Sentencing Exposure, and Defense Tactics

One word can blow up a robbery case: weapon. The moment the State alleges a deadly weapon in a Texas aggravated robbery case, the stakes rise fast. What may have started as a theft-related accusation becomes a first-degree felony prosecution with severe prison exposure, harsher plea pressure, and far greater long-term risk. To understand how […]

Assault

20 Apr 2026

Self-Defense and Mutual Combat Claims in Texas Domestic Assault Cases: When Both Parties Are Accused

What happens when both people say they acted in self-defense? The answer is not that both are guilty, and it is not that the truth automatically falls somewhere in the middle. A two-sided domestic assault case can still involve one lawful defensive act and one unlawful use of force, even when both people end up […]

Assault

06 Apr 2026

Challenging Protective Orders and Their Impact on Pending Domestic Assault Charges in Texas

A protective order can take effect fast, but its consequences do not stay limited to one hearing. In a pending domestic assault in Texas case, that order can affect where a person lives, whether contact with family is allowed, how bond conditions are handled, and how the accusations are viewed before the criminal charge is […]

Sex Crimes

23 Mar 2026

False Allegations and Credibility Battles in Texas Sex Crime Prosecutions: Strategic Defense Approaches

A Texas sexual crime case is not supposed to be decided by fear, pressure, or outrage. It is supposed to be decided by proof. In many prosecutions involving sexual assault charges in Richmond, the real legal dispute is whether the accusation is reliable, whether the investigation tested it honestly, and whether the State can prove […]

Sex Crimes

09 Mar 2026

Defending Against Digital Evidence in Texas Sex Crime Cases: Text Messages, Social Media, and Forensic Data Challenges

A 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 […]

Assault

16 Feb 2026

How to Win a Sexual Assault Case in Texas: Defense Strategies and Burden of Proof

Accused 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 […]

Assault

02 Feb 2026

Texas Sexual Assault Laws Explained: Charges, Penalties, and Your Legal Rights

The 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 […]

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