From being at another place at the same time to being drugged by someone else, there are various defenses to an accusation of a crime. But what if someone did commit a crime, but was not aware that doing so was wrong because of mental illness or defect? Can he or she be held morally…

When you plead guilty to committing a crime, sometimes you will be sent to prison for a specific period and sometimes you may receive probation, a program in which you forgo prison and are instead put under community supervision.  You may be placed on either an active or inactive type of supervision with probation. With…

It makes sense that you have the right to protect yourself when someone else is attacking you, but what about when someone is on your property – do you have the right to protect yourself then? In Texas, you have the right to protect yourself when someone else is on your property. However, there are…

If you’ve ever seen a movie or television show that featured a courtroom scene, you’ve likely heard the term, “beyond a reasonable doubt.” So what does this term, used in criminal trials, actually mean? The term, “beyond a reasonable doubt,” is used as a standard of proof necessary for prosecutors to meet for a defendant…

When people think of Texas they often think of amazing BBQ, big hair, the Alamo, and football as a way of life. But what many others often associate with Texas is its strong advocacy for the Second Amendment’s Right to Bear Arms.  Whether it’s for hunting, target shooting, or protection; many residents of the Lone…

As more and more protests occur across the U.S., people on both sides have begun to engage in what would ordinarily be considered criminal behavior. But without a better plan in place, police officers in Texas have often arrested people and charged them with criminal mischief. But what is criminal mischief anyway? Criminal mischief can…