What Does the Law Say about Improper Relationship Between Teacher and Student in Texas? An Improper Relationship Between Teacher and Student is a crime under Texas law, regardless of the student’s age. In fact, the law is actually broader than just applying to teachers or educators. Improper Relationship Between Teacher and Student Under Texas Penal […]

Community supervision for criminal offenses in Texas takes two forms: straight probation and deferred adjudication. More than 380,000 adults are on probation in Texas. This article discusses early release from probation and deferred adjudication in Texas. What is Early Release Probation? For most offenses, early release from probation or deferred adjudication is possible. However, you will

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 is 65 years of age or older. The injury can be deliberate or it can be caused by inaction – in other words, causing injury

Talk about things that make you go hmmm. Here’s a look at 13 strange federal crimes that are still on the books today.

Tarrant County’s Most Common Juvenile Crimes In 2021, juvenile offenses in Tarrant County increased slightly from the previous year, but overall the number of offenses referred by police agencies to the juvenile department has decreased over the past five years.  Tarrant County Juvenile Services reported 2,534 formal referrals in 2021. In this post, Varghese Summersett

The Right to a Speedy Trial in Texas The government — not the defendant — bears the burden of bringing cases to trial, but how long must a defendant wait for his or her day in court? The answer is not clear cut.  In this article, we explain your right to a speedy trial in