Parental Kidnapping in Texas
How Does Texas Define Parental Kidnapping? It’s against Texas law for a noncustodial parent to knowingly entice or persuade a child to leave the custody of the custodial parent, guardian,…
Tarrant County Criminal Courts: Where to Go and What to Expect
What to Expect When in Tarrant County Criminal Courts Watch our video guide If you have been arrested for a felony or a non-traffic misdemeanor offense, your case will be…
Lying on Your Tax Return: What Can Really Happen? | Tax Defense
Lying on your tax return is a federal crime that can send you to prison for up to five years. Whether you intentionally underreported income, claimed fake deductions, or simply…
Affirmative Defenses in Texas | What is an Affirmative Defense to a Crime?
An affirmative defense allows a defendant to avoid legal responsibility for the charged offense. When a defendant uses an affirmative defense, the defendant is admitting guilt. However, the affirmative defense…
Capital Punishment: The State of the Death Penalty in Tarrant County and Texas
Two death penalty trials recently concluded in Tarrant County, marking the third time in 2024 that prosecutors have pursued the death penalty and got it. This is particularly notable because,…
Courtroom Etiquette 101: The Do’s And Don’ts Of The Courtroom
For one reason or another, just about everyone will enter a criminal courtroom at some point in their lives. Whether you’re a defendant, a potential juror, or a college student…
Fake Vehicle Inspections In Texas | “Clean Scan” Scam
If you have been paying attention to the news lately, you’ve probably heard about Texas law enforcement cracking down on fake vehicle inspections, or the so-called “Clean Scanned” scam. This…
Police Jurisdiction: Can Cops Stop Me Outside their City in Texas?
Police Jurisdiction in Texas: Who Can Stop You and Where? Texas has one of the most complex law enforcement structures in the United States. From city police officers to Texas…
Legal Issues for Churches: What Clergy and Members Need to Know
Criminal Charges & the Church It is not uncommon for churches or clergy members to become the target of criminal probes. Each year, allegations of sexual misconduct, embezzlement, and tax…