False Allegations of Domestic Assault
False allegations happen everyday when it comes do domestic assault or violence. You may be asking the questions like what are their reasonings for doing this. Or why do they falsely report domestic assault? Of course, there are a variety of reasons a person will falsely claim domestic violence. Although, falsely accusing a person in […]
Charges for Harassment in Texas
According to the Penal Code, harassment in Texas is when someone intentionally causes disruption or annoyance to another person. This can happen anywhere, whether it’s at schools or homes, involving people you don’t know or those you’re really familiar with. Harassment in Texas is a minor offense where someone gets charged for purposely bothering another […]
Texas’ Felony Robbery Laws, Penalties, and Effects
Robbery in Texas is a serious crime that includes committing theft, violence against the victim, scaring, or threat of force. It is when someone hurts or threatens another person to take their belongings, according to the Texas Penal Code, Section 29.02. In Texas, robbery is a serious offense. The punishment for robbery can vary depending […]
All You Need To Know About Statutory Rape Law
Sex with someone under 17 who is not their spouse is illegal in Texas (Section 21.011 of the Texas Penal Code). Statutory rape is when someone has sex with a person who is not old enough to give consent. People view it as a type of sexual assault and it can result in charges for […]
Indecent Exposure in Texas
Under the Texas State Law and Texas Penal Code, indecent exposure occurs when a person exposes their anus or any part of their genitals with the intent to arouse or gratify their own sexual desire, or to cause another person to be aroused or gratified, and is reckless about whether another person is present who […]
Different Types of Family Violence
In Texas, the Family Code lays out what family violence means. It’s when someone in a family or household tries to hurt another person, either by physical actions or making them scared of getting hurt. The law doesn’t count as normal discipline for a child. Abuse, according to the law, can be physical harm that […]
Texas Law On Public Lewdness
It’s completely acceptable for couples to display their love for each other in public. But if their actions become overly sexual and make others uncomfortable, it might lead to a public lewdness charge. Public lewdness is a form of sexual offense. It may occur when private moments unexpectedly become public or when reckless actions offend […]
Taking Part in the Texas Riot
Recently, Texas has been facing challenges, experiencing riots in various parts of the state. You know, protests are cool—they’re protected by the Constitution and all that, expressing free speech and expressing themselves freely. But some of these things have gone south, landing people in hot water with criminal charges. This blog aims to discuss criminal […]
Texas DWI with Intoxication Assault
When you get caught driving drunk in Texas, it’s usually a less severe problem, like a misdemeanor. But if your drunk driving creates a substantial risk of someone getting seriously hurt, it becomes a bigger deal. They call it “Intoxication Assault” or “DWI Assault” in Texas law, and it’s a serious crime. Intoxication assault is […]
Domestic Assault: A Continuous Violence
Continuous violence against the family is a legal term that denotes a series of criminal acts committed against family or household members. These acts can manifest in various forms, from physical violence to emotional abuse, creating a pattern that the Texas legal system takes very seriously. Family violence takes many forms, from domestic abuse and […]