Thousands of people here in Texas and across the country suffer from a variety of mental health issues. Those issues make their lives challenging, and some of them might even become violent. The question is whether they should be incarcerated or given the help they need. This question could play a significant role in a […]
Category Archives: Felonies
Even with all of the safeguards built into the criminal justice system, innocent people are still sent to prison. This possibility is why prosecutors — and not the accused individuals — must prove guilt in court and beyond a reasonable doubt. A case in point involves a former Texas police officer who spent 21 years […]
A shooting in a Texas home on Tuesday Nov. 8 prompted an Amber Alert to locate the missing 16-year-old daughter and sister of the victims. The girl’s 21-year-old boyfriend was taken into custody the next day. By Thursday, officials located the girl’s lifeless body in a wooded area. By Nov. 15, her boyfriend was facing […]
A neighborhood Halloween party here in Texas turned deadly when two men were shot and killed on Oct. 23. After some investigation, authorities arrested an Air Force veteran who then became a teacher at a middle school in his area. He now faces capital murder charges in connection with the deaths. A 911 call came […]
When facing burglary charges in the state of Texas, the charged owes it to themselves to become familiar with the criminal law involved. This post provides a brief summary of the elements of the crime of burglary in the Lone Star State, as well as the elements of the related offense of criminal trespass. Between […]
People convicted of a felony crime in Texas face fines, a lengthy jail or prison sentence and having a felony conviction on their criminal records. These penalties are things that most people would prefer to avoid if possible. It can be very important to challenge prosecutors when they try to present sketchy evidence to judges […]
Every year, numerous people in Bexar County find themselves facing felony charges. It’s natural to find the situation confusing and overwhelming. This is one area where you want to get excellent advice and counsel before making any life-impacting decisions. For example, many people in Texas find that they are being accused of misapplication of fiduciary […]
Everyone has those moments when their emotions get the better of them. Altercations may result. Whether you get charged with assault or battery depends on a lot of things and the level of the charges that are brought can depend on the circumstances of the fracas and the amount of harm the victim may have […]
If you’ve been charged with a crime, you are in a crisis. Chances are you are not in the kind of state of mind that will lead to you making the best decisions about how to deal with your situation. At the very least, you aren’t likely to appreciate the nature of the consequences that […]