Few people want a mistake they made years ago to follow them for the rest of their lives. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what a criminal record can do. Because a criminal record can affect a person’s ability to find a job, get good housing, or be an effective parent, many people request to have their criminal […]

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Update: As described below, accusations that someone has possessed child pornography can lead to multiple types of serious consequences. However, it is also important to understand when a person could potentially be accused of promotion of child pornography, which is an even more serious offense. This sex crime can not only result in large fines and multiple […]

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Drunk driving is a national concern every day of the year, but arrests tend to spike around the holidays. And even though most celebrations will look a bit different this year due to COVID-19, the winter holidays and New Year’s Eve celebrations will still cause an increase in binge drinking, alcohol-related violence, and DWI arrests. Driving […]

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No couple enters into a marriage thinking it will end in divorce. Unfortunately, that’s the outcome for roughly 50% of all marriages. In 2019, nearly 800,000 couples filed for divorce — many of them between January and March. Whether because you don’t want to deal with prying family members around the holidays or you don’t want […]

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It’s a common misconception that only those found guilty of a crime have a criminal record. However, if you’re arrested, charged, or convicted of a crime, Texas will put this information on your criminal record. After “paying your debt to society” through fines, jail time, or probation, many people believe they can now put this […]

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Probation is one of the most common alternatives to jail after someone pleads guilty or is convicted of a crime. And while probation may spare someone jail time, it doesn’t mean they’re able to go about life as normal. What is Probation? Many people convicted of a crime will be given probation — a court-ordered sanction that […]

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Whether on TV or during conversations with friends, the words “theft” and “robbery” are often lumped together and used interchangeably. And while they share a lot of similar characteristics (i.e., taking someone else’s property), there are substantial differences between the two — especially in the eyes of the law. The Legal Definition of Theft vs. […]

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If you’ve ever watched crime dramas on TV, you’ve probably heard the phrase, “if you can not afford an attorney, one will be appointed to you.” This is one of the cornerstones of our justice system — everyone is entitled to a lawyer, regardless of their income or circumstances. That being said, not all lawyers […]

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After a person is found guilty of a crime, they may be put on probation — a sanction that’s been ordered by the court system. Probation allows a person to stay in the community, so long as they’re supervised by a probation officer and follow any other court-ordered rules. While probation is almost always a […]

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Facing criminal charges is one of the most overwhelming, scary, and uncertain experiences a person can go through. With everything from your freedom to reputation on the line, you should never take a charge — whether misdemeanor or felony — lightly. Regardless of how much work you believe you can do yourself, the criminal justice system makes […]

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