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Self-defense is an affirmative legal defense against criminal prosecution that you can use when accused of using force against somebody else in defense of yourself, another person, or another person’s property. Per Texas law, there are also cases when...

Elder financial abuse occurs when a person financially exploits a senior for abusive or fraudulent purposes. This offense occurs when a person misappropriates financial resources belonging to a senior or engages in abusive financial control over them....

The criminal justice system takes a particularly harsh stance against sexual crimes. Society puts pressure on lawmakers, prosecutors, and judges to be harsh, aggressive, and unforgiving toward sexual offenders, particularly when it comes to crimes...

In Texas, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon is a serious offense. You commit the offense if you intentionally or knowingly cause severe bodily injury to someone else. You also must have used or displayed a deadly weapon in the commission of an...

Possession of a controlled substance in Texas is a serious crime that attracts severe penalties. An arrest and conviction for possessing a controlled substance are subject to strict criminal penalties under the Texas Controlled Substances Act and the...

In Texas, DWI (driving while intoxicated) and DUI (driving under the influence) are sometimes used interchangeably. However, they refer to two distinct offenses with different definitions, penalties, and long-term consequences. DWI applies to adult...

The statutes defining homicide in Texas are complicated and prone to misunderstanding. Many people interchangeably use terms such as “homicide,” “murder,” and “manslaughter” without fully understanding their differences. While other states define...

A white-collar offense is a non-violent offense committed for financial gain. These offenses include forgery, money laundering, identity theft, and embezzlement. In Texas, these crimes are prosecuted under state and federal statutes, based on the nature...