Charges of sexual assault are among the most serious crimes in Texas. However, if you're found guilty of aggravated sexual assault, the penalties can be even higher. Those found guilty are typically required to submit to the sex offender registry in addition to losing professional licenses and ruining their reputations. In Texas, a charge of aggravated assault carries … [Read more...]
Juvenile Court System in Texas and How It Differs from Adults
When children commit crimes, they are subject to punishment under the law just like adults are. However, the adult and juvenile criminal court systems are very different from one another. 1. No trial by jury Adults who commit crimes are protected under the U.S. Constitution to be tried by a jury of their peers. Children who commit crimes do not have this protection. This is not … [Read more...]
What are the Types of Domestic Violence Protective Orders in Texas?
If you’ve been involved in a domestic violence situation, seek help immediately. After receiving medical care, you can focus on your legal options. It is essential to know the law's fundamentals and where to turn when support is desperately needed. What are protective orders? A judge issues you a protective order to protect you in cases of abuse or harassment. You can get one … [Read more...]
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Fraud & White Collar Defense
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a program that was put into place by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to give business owners an added incentive to keep existing employees on their payroll in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The biggest benefit of PPP loans for business owners is the fact that they are forgiven if an employer meets employee retention … [Read more...]
How Criminal Defense Lawyers Win Jury Trials
We’ve all watched the great legal dramas on television and movies and probably wondered how much of that is real and how much is Hollywood taking a little creative license. We’re also probably grateful we don’t have to find out in person—who wants to be on trial in a criminal case? While most of the law is not practiced in a courtroom and we may never be in that position, … [Read more...]
Search Warrant Requirements & Exceptions
The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects citizens from searches by legal authorities, but that right is not absolute nor unlimited. In certain circumstances, the police may search your property for evidence of a crime. When authorities follow specific search warrant requirements, they can enter your property. The operative legal phrase is “probable … [Read more...]
