So you’ve found yourself, rather unwillingly, tangoing with Lady Justice. And let’s face it, she’s a tricky dance partner. Here we are, cruising down a highway named Due Process, going full steam ahead on a turbocharged vehicle we’ll call “The Right Defense.” If you’re ready for a wild ride, buckle up! This roller coaster ain’t…
Category: Criminal Law
Cocaine & Texas Drug Laws
Possession of controlled and illicit drugs in Houston defiles the Texas Controlled Substances Act. For a prosecutor to secure a sentence for drug ownership, he/she must prove that the offender deliberately and intentionally possessed or had control of an illegal drug without a legitimate prescription from a qualified doctor. Under Texas law, there are four…
Sexual Crimes & The Texas Penal System
Sexual assault, regularly known as rape, is a serious criminal violation of Texas law and throughout the United States. According to the Texas penal code 22.011. sexual assault occurs when a defendant purposely and forcibly commits an illegal sexual activity drafted under Texas’ sexual assault law, to another without their consent or against their will….