Experts Call for Prison Reform in Texas as Health Care Costs Rise
Texas has made moves to reduce its massive prison population in recent years. Some experts say the state’s reforms don’t go far...Read More
Is it a Crime to be Homeless in Texas?
A standoff between Texas Governor Gregg Abbott and the City of Austin over the state capital’s liberal homelessness laws has led to...Read More
What Does It Take to Get a Criminal Case Dismissed?
In some cases, it may be possible to get a criminal case dismissed. This is one of the main reasons for working...Read More
Dallas Defense Attorney Explains Texas Criminal Trespass Basics
If you enter someone else’s property without permission, you can be charged with a crime called criminal trespass. In addition to being...Read More
Mass Shooting in West Texas Raises New Questions About the State’s Gun Laws
Another mass shooting in Texas has reopened questions about some of the most liberal gun laws in the country. Seth Ator went...Read More
What Are the Defenses to Theft Crimes in Texas?
Many people who are charged with theft in Texas fail to take the offense seriously. Although theft is a property crime rather...Read More
Can Making a Prank Call Get Me Arrested?
Almost everyone indulges in a few youthful mistakes when they’re a teen or young adult. This might include making a prank phone...Read More
Can a 16-Year-old be Tried as an Adult in Dallas?
In Texas, the age of adult criminal responsibility is 17. However, younger defendants can be tried as adults in certain circumstances. A...Read More
Are There Passenger Rights During a Traffic Stop in Texas?
When you ride as a passenger in a vehicle, you are giving a certain amount of control over to the driver. For...Read More
Texas Tops the National Sex Trafficking Table
Initiatives intended to fight sex trafficking in Texas are high on the agenda of Governor Greg Abbott and the Office of the...Read More