With 142,000 peo ple serving time in the Texas prison system, the Lone Star state has one of the largest prison populations in the nation. If it were a city,…

Certain criminal convictions can have immigration consequences such as deportation, denial of admission or naturalization for any non-citizen. A defendant’s particular category of non-citizenship may affect the specific consequences of…

What is a Presentence Investigation Report? A Presentence Investigation Report, commonly known as a PSI in state court, is a document that judges use to help assess a defendant’s punishment…

Voter fraud is a term that you’ve probably seen and heard a lot lately. It’s a topic in the current presidential campaign and continues to make headlines in  Texas. In…

The Super Bowl is this Sunday, and football fans across the country are gearing up for the big game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. According to…

What is Injury to an Elderly in Texas? Under Texas Penal Code Section 22.04 , the offense of Injury to an Elderly occurs when a person causes injury to person who…

Trials can be stressful, so it’s only natural for defendants and victims alike to want their witnesses in court supporting them. Unfortunately, that’s not always possible. What many people do…

Tax season is underway, which seems like a perfect time for a primer on tax crimes. Lying on your tax return, cooking the books, or failing to file can land…

The Backdrop: A Nationwide Movement Towards Decriminalization and Legalization Recreational Use As of 2025, 24 states and Washington, D.C. have legalized marijuana for recreational use. This represents nearly half of…