Defending Children Who Kill Allegedly Abusive Parents
Q: Are there any criminal defenses for abused children who kill their parents? Texas criminal defense attorneys and the rest of the nation are watching with interest the case of ...
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Under the Limit DWI in Texas
Q: Can I be arrested for DWI if my blood alcohol level is under the legal limit? Being charged with DWI in Texas is a frightening experience with potentially serious ...
New Texas Mail Theft Law Takes Effect
Q: What is the punishment if convicted of stealing mail in Texas? Texas criminal defense attorneys are preparing for a potential influx of cases when a new state mail theft ...
In Focus: Mortgage Fraud
Despite the fact that the mortgage industry is strictly regulated at both the state and federal level, mortgage fraud is common in Texas. Mortgage fraud is a serious offense that ...
Expunction of Criminal History
A criminal record can have negative consequences for your job prospects as well as your housing prospects. There is also the stigma associated with a criminal history that you must ...
No-Contact Order
A no-contact order is a type of protective order. It is put in place with the intent of protecting someone from those who may try to cause them harm. A ...
Deferred Adjudication
Deferred adjudication is a type of probation or, as it is called in Texas, community supervision. With deferred adjudication, your case will be dismissed and you may have your criminal ...
Public Defender Case Overload
I need to say up front, I take appointments in the Western District of Texas and the District of New Mexico. I think that I’m luck though, both of those ...
Defense Against Healthcare Fraud Charges
What is the penalty for healthcare fraud in Texas? Healthcare fraud is a significant national problem. The National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association estimates that healthcare fraud costs the nation over ...
Underage DUIs in Texas
What are the penalties for driving while drunk if I am under 21 in Texas? In the state of Texas, as elsewhere across the nation, you must be 21 years ...