by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Criminal Law, Violent Crimes
It’s no secret that Texas has some of the most relaxed gun laws in the nation and Texans take their gun rights very seriously. Even still, not everyone can possess a firearm and there are laws that prohibit people from taking firearms into certain places. One such...
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Assault, Criminal Law, Violent Crimes
Are you facing driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges in Texas? If so, it’s important that you know what you are up against. In Texas, both drunk and drugged driving are criminalized under Section 49.04 of the Texas Penal Code. A simple first DWI is punishable by up...
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Criminal Law, Violent Crimes
If you are facing criminal charges you may be wondering, “Will my case settle through a plea bargain or will it go to trial?” It depends. If your defense attorney feels that he or she has discussed a “good plea deal” with the prosecutor and you refuse to accept, the...
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Assault, Criminal Law, Violent Crimes
In Texas, assaultive offenses are covered under Title 5, Chapter 22 of the Texas Penal Code. This Chapter addresses assault, aggravated assault, sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault, injury to a child or elderly individual, and more. But for the purposes of...
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Criminal Law, Violent Crimes
If you have a firearm or another weapon in your carry-on bag at the airport and don’t realize your mistake until the bag goes through screening, you can end up in deep trouble. According to the TSA, if you bring a weapon in a carry-on bag and attempt to bring it on...
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Assault, Criminal Law, Violent Crimes
Generally speaking, crimes are separated into different categories – property crimes, fraudulent crimes, drug crimes, and crimes against the person. Violent crimes, such as assault, sexual assault, aggravated assault and aggravated sexual assault, and criminal...
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Criminal Law, Violent Crimes
Texas residents are notorious for owning firearms and many of them take pride in their weapons. Under Texas law, for someone to obtain a Texas License to Carry a Handgun (LTC), they must be at least 21 years of age (unless they are currently in the military), and they...
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Assault, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, Violent Crimes
In Texas, domestic violence, otherwise known as “family violence” is addressed in the Texas Family Code. What counts as family violence? According to dps.texas.gov, it is defined as, “an act by a member of a family or household against another member that is intended...
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Criminal Law, Violent Crimes
What is Criminal Negligence? What elements make someone criminally negligent so they can face charges under Sec. 19.05? According to the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA), “Someone is criminally negligent as to the result of his conduct if he...
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Criminal Law, Violent Crimes
In Texas, criminal homicide is covered under Title 5, Chapter 19 of the Texas Penal Code. Under Section 19.01(a) of the Penal Code, it explains that one commits criminal homicide when he or she “intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence causes...
