Aggravated Robbery Charges Could Fall Under Organized Crime

Home invasion charges were filed against four individuals for Aggravated Robberies that occurred in Frisco, Allen, and Coppell. According to news reports  the […]

Three Examples of the Texas Mistake of Fact Defense

One of the defenses available in Texas criminal law is Mistake of Fact found in Section 8.02 of the Texas Penal Code. Mistake of fact […]

Break In Not Necessary For Arrest On Texas Burglary Charges

Texas Burglary charges are extremely serious and can have life long consequences. The individual facts of each case will determine how strong the […]

4 Ways Circumstantial Evidence Can be Used in Texas Burglary Charges

Police often file Texas Burglary charges when they have only circumstantial evidence. In fact it is rare when the police actually arrest a […]

Texas Burglary Crimes: 3 Ways To Charge

Texas burglary crimes are extremely serious. If a house or building is involved then the penalty range can extend up to life in […]

4 Factors Used to Determine Release oF Informers Identity In Texs Criminal Cases

Criminal informants often become part of Texas criminal cases. This is especially true in drug dealing prosecutions. The police use confidential informants to […]

Texas Criminal Jury Selection: Experience Counts

In a criminal trial the most most important part of any trial is the jury selection. Jury selection is by far the most […]

Adrian Peterson and Texas Child Abuse Law

The Adrian Peterson indictment for the felony charge on Injury to a Child illustrates how emotional the public can be for such a […]

5 Topics To Cross-Examine A Witness For Bias

One of the most effective ways to destroy a the credibility of a witness is to cross-examine a witness on statements or circumstance’s showing […]

Four Goals For Cross-Examination

Cross-examination is the most important tool a criminal attorney has in his arsenal. When preparing for trial an experienced criminal attorney should keep […]