What is Injury to an Elderly in Texas? Under Texas Penal Code Section 22.04, the offense of Injury to an Elderly occurs when a person causes injury to person who is 65 years of age or older. The injury can be deliberate or it can be caused by inaction – in other words, causing injury or […]
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Trials can be stressful, so it’s only natural for defendants and victims alike to want their witnesses in court supporting them. Unfortunately, that’s not always possible. What many people do not realize is that most trial witnesses – people who are expected to testify — will not be allowed in the courtroom and will be
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Tax season is underway, which seems like a perfect time for a primer on tax crimes. Lying on your tax return, cooking the books, or failing to file can land you in trouble with the law, but how much trouble? Here’s a look at common tax crimes, how the federal government prosecutes these cases, and
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The Backdrop: A Nationwide Movement towards Decriminalization and Legalization Recreational Use As of 2017, twenty-eight states currently allow for the legal use of some form of marijuana, with eight states and one territory allowing for recreational use. Legalization of recreational marijuana for those over 21 started with Colorado and Washington in 2012. Then, in 2014,
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What is Dabbing? Dabbing is a slang term for taking a hit off an extremely concentrated form of marijuana – called “cannabis concentrates” –Â usually through an e-cigarette, vaporizer pen or dab rig. Dabbing involves the flash vaporization of cannabis concentrate. This is often achieved by applying the concentrate to a hot surface before it
Every person charged with a crime in the United States has a constitutional right to an attorney. The Texas Legislature passed the Fair Defense Act to provide prompt and fair appointments of defense attorneys to indigent defendants. Criminal defense attorneys across the state assist indigent defendants by taking appointed cases at significantly reduced prices. What
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Board Certified Criminal Lawyers There are more than 108,000 attorneys in Texas. Of that number, only 783 are Board Certified Criminal Law Specialists. That means less than 1 percent of the attorneys in Texas have achieved this designation. It is the highest designation an attorney practicing criminal law can reach. When you consider that this
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What is perjury in Texas? Perjury in Texas is the act of knowingly making a false statement, either verbally or in writing, while under oath or affirmation in any official proceeding. This offense is punishable by law and can result in criminal charges, including fines and imprisonment, depending on the severity of the false statement
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