Your Silence is Insufficient to Invoke Your Right to Remain Silent
You Must Speak Up to Invoke Your Right to Remain Silent What is Your Right to Remain Silent? “You have the right to remain silent.” Everyone has heard this line…
Early Release Probation in Texas | Early Release Deferred Adjudication
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…
The Right To A Juvenile Attorney In Texas: What Parents Need To Know
Does my child need a juvenile attorney in Texas? If your child has been taken into custody and is charged with an offense, he or she must be represented by…
Injury To An Elderly Or Disabled Person In Texas
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…
13 Federal Crimes that are Almost Too Bizarre to Believe
Talk about things that make you go hmmm. Here’s a look at 13 strange federal crimes that are still on the books today.
Top 5 Juvenile Crimes in Tarrant County
Tarrant County’s Most Common Juvenile Crimes Juvenile crimes are on the rise in North Texas. In 2023, Tarrant County Juvenile Services saw a 13.5 percent increase in formal referrals, totaling…
Realities of the Right to a Speedy Trial in Texas [2022]
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…
Terminating Parental Rights in Texas: FAQ Answers [2022]
From time to time, clients ask us about terminating parental rights in Texas. Usually, it’s because the other parent is not involved in the child’s life or is exhibiting dangerous…
CPS Criminal Investigation: Do You Need A Criminal Lawyer?
It is not uncommon for a CPS investigation to occur at the same time a criminal investigation is taking place in Texas. This is especially true in cases involving allegations…