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Imagine that your child has committed a crime in Texas. Under Texas law, a juvenile is a minor who is at least 10 years old but not yet 17 at the time of committing the alleged offense. In addition to your child facing juvenile charges, you – as the parent – might also be responsible for your child’s crimes.

Since September 2021, new "constitutional carry” legislation has allowed for most Texans, age 21 or older, to legally carry handguns in public without going through training or obtaining a permit. So far in 2021, there have been 10,742 arrests for weapons violations in Texas, compared to only 1,306 arrests just five years ago, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. This increase may be due to confusion about when a weapon may be legally carried or used. So we thought it might be helpful to clarify some questions surrounding the new law and how it relates to self-defense law.

An investigation of sexual assault ensues when alleged sexual contact happens 1) to someone younger than 17 years of age OR 2) without a person’s consent.

For many families, the holiday season can be the “most wonderful time of year” as family members anticipate gatherings, holiday shopping, traveling, and parties. But when there are mental health issues or serious dysfunctions, a peaceful family gathering can quickly escalate to violence. Sometimes even general disagreements and contrasting opinions can result in acts of violence.

Nothing is more frightening than being accused of committing a sex crime, and no other crime carries a greater stigma based on a single accusation. Since most sex crimes have no physical evidence to corroborate them, an accusation can be brought against a person based on the word of one other individual. Consequences for the accused can be horrific. Convictions for this type of crime generally come with a lifetime sex offender registration requirement and penitentiary time.

Few accusations can cause more lasting damage than domestic violence.  The allegation can change the life of an individual or family forever.  After an accusation of family violence, the police will almost always make an arrest. After that, a couple can lose control over how the charges are handled.

According to statistics from the Texas Department of Public Safety, there were 18,057 sexual assault incidents reported statewide in 2019. Under Texas law, sexual assault involves any form of sexual activity that lacks consent.

Any time a person contacts law enforcement and claims sexual contact occurred without their consent law enforcement will begin an investigation. The focus of the investigation can range from penetration (including by object or oral penetration), lack of consent of the victim, or in situations of statutory rape if the person is younger than 17 years of age.

When charged with a crime, hiring a trusted criminal defense lawyer needs to be the first thing you do for yourself or a loved one.

After you’re placed on probation, you’re required to meet the conditions of probation. It’s important to keep a copy of the list of rules and tasks that will be necessary to complete the process.