The state of Texas has stringent laws on statutory rape and the minimum consent year for sex is 17 years. Therefore, if the victim is below 18 years, then they can’t give consent for sex. And if an older adult engages in sex with these minors, it’s considered statutory rape even if the victim consents to the act. In cases […]
It’s not uncommon for a person to make false allegations of sexual assault on an innocent person. In Houston, TX, this is not an uncommon occurrence. If you’ve been unlucky enough to be a target of false allegations of sexual assault, possession of a child pornography, date rape, or another crime that can be deemed sexual in nature, you’ll need […]
A skilled Houston criminal defense lawyer will tell you that the state of Texas is a bustling place filled with plenty of illegal activity. Illegal immigration, drug trafficking, violent street crime and home invasions. These are among the most common types of crime in the state. However, Texas has another type of sinister connection to the underworld. This place is […]
Texas has strict laws on hard drugs such as heroin, and if you get arrested and proven guilty, you might end up serving a lengthy jail term. Possessing small amounts of heroin even less than a gram lead to severe punishment. The worse situation can be when you get caught in possession of heroin with an intention to sell which […]
Looking to know if you could be booked under a drunk driving offense in Houston? While State laws do differ, DWI and drunk driving laws remain largely the same across the States. For instance, you will be charged with misdemeanor in Harris County, and be charged with felony. DWI Records DWI is short for Driving While Intoxicated. A DWI is […]