Is Verbally Threatening Someone a Crime? Verbal threats may be said as a joke or as an intimidation tactic with no intention of causing bodily harm. Unfortunately, this could result in a Class C misdemeanor with a charge of Assault by Threat if the plaintiff takes legal ...
Read MoreBlack Friday is coming up, which means it’s time to save on big-ticket items; if you can get to them before other customers. While there is nothing ...
View MoreDriving while intoxicated (DWI) charges can lead to severe consequences for the accused. However, did you know that certain circumstances could ...
View MoreA police officer’s job is to gather the facts and arrest (or release) a person based on those facts. Unfortunately, some of these facts are more ...
View MoreWhen most people think of vehicles and alcohol-related crimes, they think of driving while intoxicated ( DWI ) charges. However, there are other ...
View MoreIn typical driving while under the influence ( DWI ) cases, there is some leeway in how cops determine if someone is intoxicated; however, with ...
View MoreTexas Criminal Law Updates On May 27, 2019, the Texas Legislature closed the regular session and passed many bills that take effect starting this ...
View MoreOn June 14, 2019, Governor Greg Abbott signed into law HB 2048, which will eliminate the so-called Driver Responsibility Program. The new law will ...
View MoreTexas lawmakers passed HB 3582, which makes deferred adjudication now available for first-time DWI offenders in Texas. This means if a defendant ...
View MoreOn June 14, 2019, Governor Greg Abbot signed SB 194 to increase criminal penalties for groping an adult (17 years of age or older) by creating a new ...
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