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Assault often conjures images of violent physical altercations. However, assault doesn't always involve violence or physical contact. The legal definition of assault in Texas is much broader. Many people face assault charges without ever throwing a punch or causing...
As Halloween approaches, you might be looking forward to costume parties and festive gatherings. However, the combination of alcohol and holiday excitement can sometimes lead to unfortunate incidents, including assault charges. What starts as a fun night can quickly...
Self-defense is a common defense against a violent crime in Texas, such as assault, battery, domestic violence or murder. Texas has a rather broad self-defense law. The law states that you are allowed to use self-defense to protect yourself, someone else or your...
The penalties associated with a violent crime conviction can be crushing. That’s why you need to figure out the best way to aggressively defend yourself and your future. As we’ve discussed previously on the blog, self-defense can be an effective legal argument, but...
A domestic dispute can quickly turn heated. And when it does, it can become physical, resulting in someone getting hurt. When that happens, you might find yourself on the receiving end of criminal allegations, which, if improperly handled, could have tremendous...
Drug crimes often lead to other crimes, many involving violence. This was illustrated in a recent case involving a drug deal that took place in a Houston Wells Fargo parking lot. According to the Houston Police Department, a male was found in the parking lot with what...
Many of our readers in the Houston area were probably elated when the Astros won the World Series recently. But, when the Astros and their supporters participated in a victory parade through Houston shortly after their win, one fan allegedly took his celebrations...
Certain areas of Houston, as in any large city, are more prone to incidents of violent crime than other parts of the city. As Houston police can attest, East Uvalde Road is often the location of violent crimes such as robbery and assault or murder. This area saw two...
Homicide is obviously the type of criminal charge where the stakes are at their highest for criminal defendants. Anyone convicted of homicide is likely to face years – or even decades – of a prison sentence. Defending against these charges is a tall order, but it can...
Facing arrest and incarceration is scary. But, facing a violent crime conviction can mean much more than just a loss of freedom. It could mean losing years (possibly, decades) away from friends, family and children. It also means the loss of educational and career...
