Felony Theft in Texas In Texas, theft becomes a felony when a specific object was taken, the property was valued at $2,500 or more, or the alleged offender has prior theft convictions. Absent these criteria, the offense is charged as a misdemeanor. CONTACT OUR TEXAS THEFT DEFENSE ATTORNEYS! Now, Texas does not just classify crimes as simply […]
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We are happy to share that Attorney Deandra M. Grant was a guest contributor to Attorney at Law Magazine Dallas. Her article, titled ‘COVID Implications for the Criminal Justice System,’ appeared in Vol. 8 Issue No. 1 of the publication and was posted online on March 10, 2021. The article discusses how the COVID pandemic has changed the […]
Texas law provides that, aside from murder or capital murder, the killing of another person can be charged as either manslaughter or criminally negligent homicide. With the latter two offenses, charges arise when the actor did not intend or plan on taking another’s life, but such an outcome resulted regardless. CONTACT OUR TEXAS CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS! Manslaughter and […]
In the past 30 years, the number of people sentenced to prison has tripled. Crime rates have increased, prompting the need for more criminal defense attorneys as well. Are you worried about facing time in prison? Start searching for “the best criminal defense attorney near me.” With an experienced defense attorney, you can minimize your sentence. It’s not enough […]
In Texas, drug possession offenses range from Class B misdemeanors to first-degree felonies. This means that if you’ve been accused and are convicted, you could face incarceration and/or fines. Additionally, having a criminal record could subject you to other consequences that adversely impact your life. However, if you’ve been charged with drug possession, suffering the conviction penalties […]
Cocaine and ecstasy are considered serious drugs. Both can severely alter a person’s mental state, affecting their behaviors. To maintain the effects they cause, many people continue to take the drugs, often in higher doses. Because users may constantly seek more and more of either substance, they might engage in criminal behavior, such as theft, to obtain the drug […]
Take this scenario: Craig is heading home after a night out drinking. Although he’s inebriated, he gets behind the wheel. While making a right turn at a high rate of speed, he hits another vehicle. The other driver is ejected from the car and dies. After law enforcement officials investigate the accident, the prosecutor charges […]
In the U.S., if you’re involved in an interaction with law enforcement officials, you have the right to remain silent. But does that protection extend to providing your name to the police? Can you lawfully refuse to give your personal identifying information when you’ve been detained or arrested? In Texas, the answers to those questions […]
Is Public Intoxication a Crime? In Texas, public intoxication is a crime. Under Texas Penal Code 49.02, public intoxication is defined as being in a public space while normal physical or mental faculties are altered by alcohol/and or drugs. For a person to be charged under this statute, their inebriated state must have made them a […]
Intoxication Manslaughter and Intoxication Assault are 2 of the most emotional and difficult types of cases to be charged with and to defend. Intoxication Assault is defined in Texas Penal Code §49.07. SEC. 49.07. INTOXICATION ASSAULT. (a) A person commits an offense if the person, by accident or mistake: (1) while operating an aircraft, watercraft, […]