In Texas courts, PSI is shorthand for a Presentence Investigation Report. A PSIhelp judges learn more about you before they assess punishment in felony cases.
Read More →There are three types of sex assault charges in Texas: sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, and “super” aggravated sexual assault. Learn the differences.
Read More →Capital murder is a death penalty offense in Texas. It's basically a first-degree murder with aggravating factors that elevate the charge to a “capital” felony.
Read More →Family violence is one of the most common criminal charges we see in Texas. Learn more about the criminal charges, long-term consequences, and statistics.
Read More →Plan B, aka the "morning-after pill," is legal in Texas. It prevents pregnancy if taken after unprotected sex. It is not the same as "medicated abortion" pills.
Read More →You’ve likely heard “Objection! Hearsay!” on TV. This often means a witness cites secondhand information. Learn more, plus 7 other common courtroom objections.
Read More →As defense attorneys, we see courts make mistakes all the time. Nunc pro tunc orders allow the courts to fix clerical errors. The fixes apply retroactively.
Read More →Though the penalties for a second DWI are more severe than those for a first offense, it’s still unlikely that you’ll serve more than 72 hours in jail.
Read More →Most first DWIs carry a $2,000 fine and a mandatory minimum of three days in jail, but statistics show that most first offenders only spend a few hours in jail.
Read More →The age of consent -- the age someone can legally consent to sexual activity in Texas -- is 17. However, the state's Romeo & Juliet Law offers some protections.
Read More →Texas’ Romeo & Juliet law helps teens under age 17 avoid criminal charges for having consensual sex with a peer, but the age gap must be no more than 3 …
Read More →A mistrial is a do-over. If jurors can't reach a unanimous verdict or new evidence turns up, the process starts over. This is good news for the defense.
Read More →A protective order is issued by a court to protect someone in family violence cases from harassment or threats. It is different from a restraining order.
Read More →A DWI charge does not always result in a conviction. Statistics show the odds of dismissal in Texas range from 34% (for a 1st offense) to 6% (for a felony …
Read More →New Texas drug laws revise penalties for drug and marijuana offenses and crack down on those who are accused of manufacturing or distributing fentanyl.
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