Merriam-Webster defines homicide as, “a killing of one human being by another.” In Texas, criminal homicide is covered under Title 5, Chapter 19 of the Texas Penal Code. Under Section 19.01 of the Penal Code it states: “A person commits criminal homicide if he...
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What is an Order of Nondisclosure in Texas?
It’s a fact of life – the consequences of a criminal conviction are far-reaching, especially as they refer to employment and career opportunities. Once a person has a criminal record, it can cause them to lose their job. It can cause them to be turned down...
Am I Eligible for Deferred Adjudication?
If you’re facing criminal charges for the first time in Texas, you probably have a lot on your mind. Will you be sent to jail or prison? Will you have to pay thousands in fines? Will your case go to trial? Will you enter into a plea bargain? What will happen to...
Do I Qualify for Social Security Disability?
So many Americans become disabled by the time they reach age 50. Whether it’s from an accident, an illness or a disabling disease, it’s a serious issue that affects people’s ability to financially support themselves and their families. Because of...
What Are the Penalties for Underage DWI?
“Underage drinking is a serious public health problem in the United States. Alcohol is the most widely used substance of abuse among America’s youth, and drinking by young people possess enormous health and safety risks,” according to the National...
Challenging Hit & Run Charges in Texas
When most of us think of committing a crime, we think about possessing or selling illegal drugs, stealing someone else’s car, committing fraud, or beating someone up. It’s common to think that a crime is something sinister – an intentional...
Texas Drug Penalties
It’s common knowledge that people across the United States get involved in illegal drug activities. From marijuana possession to prescription drug fraud to drug sales, trafficking and everything in between –drug-related crimes have plagued our society for...
International Students & Social Security Numbers
Are you an international student in the United States attending a college or other school with an F-1, M-1, or J-1 student classification? If so, your school may be asking for your Social Security number. Some of the schools and colleges in the U.S. use Social...
About the Collin County Diversion Program
Collin County’s Diversion Program is supervised by the Corrections Division and Collin County Community Supervision. In order for a defendant to qualify for the program, he or she must admit that they are guilty, they must refrain from committing any new crimes,...
Self-Defense in a Texas Sexual Assault Case
Sexual assault is covered under Section 22.011 of the Texas Penal Code. Within this statute, there are a number of ways that someone can sexually assault an innocent victim. They go beyond rape; they include other types of nonconsensual sexual acts. Then, even more...