The goal of civil asset forfeiture is to deter people who help criminals. If law enforcement seizes property related to criminal activity, it could deter more crime from taking place. Unfortunately, it doesn't always work as planned. In 2017 alone, Texas law...
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Can you have your criminal record cleared in Texas?
Perhaps you made a mistake when you were younger and now you have a criminal record following you, rearing its head every time you apply for a job or an apartment, or even volunteer. This can even happen without a conviction. You keep waiting for it to go away, but it...
Don’t let domestic violence allegations mar the holidays
There is a persistent myth surrounding domestic violence. The media has — falsely — claimed for many years that domestic violence peaks around the holidays. This is not supported by evidence and actually does further harm to the victims, as domestic...
The distinction between assault and battery in Texas
Assault and battery are two legal terms that frequently are used together. Here in Texas, as opposed to many other states, the term "assault" covers both the threat of violence and the acts of it as well. In other words, what, across the state line in Louisiana, would...
What qualifies as aggravated assault in Texas?
When it comes to physical altercations, there is a lot of confusion among citizens in Texas regarding what criminal charges and penalties apply. Each situation is unique. However, the Texas Penal Code has clear rules regarding which charges individuals may face after...
Former Texas Christian University player indicted
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported in September that the former stand-out quarterback (QB) for Texas Christian University (TCU) and the Seattle Seahawks got indicted for aggravated assault that caused serious bodily injury. Trevone Boykin, 24, was first arrested in...
Fight a drug possession charge with the right defense strategy
A drug possession charge is a big deal, as a conviction is sure to alter your life both now and in the future. Depending on the severity of your crime, a conviction could result in a large fine, community service and/or prison time.While there is no surefire way of...
Young people can get ensnared by perils of meth
While much focus in the news has lately been on the deadly nature of opioid drugs, it's important to realize that Houston is still reeling from the scourge of methamphetamine-related deaths.In fact, as reported by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS),...
Could you be falsely accused of domestic violence?
Contested divorces often bring out the absolute worst in spouses. People who are otherwise the soul of reason and rationality can be completely undone by a messy divorce.What sometimes happens in these types of cases is that one of the parties seeks an unfair...
Fighting words and threats could lead to assault charges
Many people will get verbally aggressive even if they are not capable of physical violence toward another person. Whether it happens as the results of an escalating argument in a popular bar or as the result of a road rage incident, when one person threatens another...