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Burglary and robbery are serious felonies under Texas law. Although these offenses involve property, they do not address a similar crime. Each offense has different legal requirements and potential penalties. Under Texas Penal Code §§ 29.02 and 29.03,...

One of the major legal standards in any criminal procedure is probable cause. It helps to establish when the police can arrest an offender or conduct searches without violating the law. It also helps magistrates or judges when issuing certain warrants....

In Texas, a criminal case dismissal is a court order that ends a prosecution before a judge or jury reaches a final verdict. When a case is dismissed, court proceedings are terminated, scheduled hearings are cancelled, and any bail or bond conditions...

Texas Penal Code 12.34(a) defines a third-degree felony as a formal criminal offense that carries a minimum penalty of 2 years and a maximum penalty of 10 years' imprisonment. Additionally, Tex. Penal Code 12.34(b) authorizes fines of up to $10,000. A...

Texas has some of the most comprehensive self-defense laws in America. Individuals know they have the right to defend themselves if they are in imminent danger. However, it does not mean that self-defense is automatically available in any instance. Your...

There are two potential punishment outcomes within the Texas juvenile justice system: determinate and indeterminate sentences. The kind of sentence imposed is determined by the D.A.’s office, the nature of the crime in question, and the juvenile’s age....

Dismissal of a criminal case is a final judicial ruling to end an active prosecution against a person accused of a crime before a judge or jury has reached a verdict of guilty or not guilty. This legal action prevents the court from proceeding with any...

Stalking charges are filed when you knowingly engage in a behavior towards another person that causes the person to experience reasonable fear for their own or their loved ones’ safety. It is a serious charge, with serious consequences under Texas Law....