In a world where the internet is accessed by almost everyone, sexting has become relatively common these days. Sharing intimate photos and videos through computers or phones can happen at the click of a button. But it’s important to remember that these actions can sometimes result in years in prison. Under Texas law, online solicitation […]
Criminal Defense
Difference Between Pleading No Contest and Guilty
While the pleas of no contest and guilty are similar in a criminal case, they’re different enough that it’s important to understand the difference. If you’re the defendant in a criminal case, it’s essential that you consult an experienced criminal defense attorney who can provide you with astute legal advice so you understand the consequences […]
Criminal Charges Possible in Houston Astroworld Concert Tragedy
After the crowd surge that left 10 dead at the Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas on November 5, 2021, a criminal investigation into who was at fault has begun. Nearly 300 injuries occurred after performer Travis Scott (a Houston native) took the stage as the headliner. The performance was standing room-only, so the crowd of […]
Texas Court of Appeals Declares Erotica Law Unconstitutional
On October 26, 2021, the Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas ruled that the Texas child erotica statute was unconstitutional. This ruling stemmed from a case in which a defendant was charged with possession of child erotica, which is defined by Texas Penal Code Section 43.262. Specifics of the case The case […]
Texas Is Now the First State to Make Prostitution a Felony
On September 1, 2021, Texas made history by becoming the first U.S. state to make buying sex a felony. The new law also makes the penalties for recruiting new prostitutes from shelters and treatment facilities harsher. House Bill 1540 was passed by both the Texas House and Senate in May 2021. Before HB1540 went into […]
Different Types & Penalties for Murder in Houston, TX
By definition, a homicide is “a killing of one human being by another.” Criminal homicide is policed by Title 5, Chapter 19 of the Texas Penal Code, which defines it as occurring when a person “intentionally, knowingly, or with criminal negligence causes the death of an individual.” Texas Penal Code § 19.02 further defines murder […]