When you have been charged with a crime, you may be wondering about the penalties you face if convicted. These often include incarceration, fines, community service, and more. Sometimes those who are convicted of a crime face probation. However, many people confuse probation with another program, parole. Here are the differences between probation and parole. …

For many young people, turning 21 means being able to legally purchase alcohol for the first time. However, sometimes individuals do not wait until the age of 21 to buy it; sometimes they do so illegally. While it is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to purchase alcohol in any state, the laws…

When you break into a habitation without permission from the owner and commit theft or attempt to commit theft, it is called burglary. Burglary is considered a second-degree felony in the state of Texas.  What is a ‘Habitation?’ Under state law, a habitation is defined as “a structure or vehicle that is adapted for the…

Online solicitation is a very serious offense in Texas. If you are charged with online solicitation you need to speak with an experienced and aggressive attorney immediately. Under Texas law, online solicitation can be committed in several ways. First, a person who is 17 years of age or older commits the offense by communicating through…

Healthy relationships should be positive and mutually beneficial. However, not all relationships are healthy; sometimes they may even result in domestic violence. The actions of one party may even become threatening, offensive, or provocative. Stalking, which can be a type of domestic violence, includes harassing contact that would make a reasonable person believe that you…

For many people, the police represent the pillars of any peaceful community. That’s why many people assume that a police officer must always tell the truth when asked a question. However, this assumption isn’t correct. In fact, Texas police officers may disguise their identities when they are investigating a potential crime. Aside from their identities,…

Once someone is charged with using violence against another person, a common defense is that they were acting in self-defense. Many people claim self-defense after seriously injuring or killing someone else. But how can you prove that it was in fact self-defense after all? Understanding Assault In order to understand self-defense, it is beneficial to…

When someone is suspected of committing a crime, the Texas police have the right to conduct an investigation into his or her role in order to find out more about the alleged crime. However, it’s important to understand that even suspects have rights while in police custody. The best way to protect yourself during police…