Doctors are put in the ultimate position of trust with the public. If they act inappropriately, they could face serious civil and criminal charges and a loss of their medical license and reputation. There are numerous acts that might lead to losing their license and...
Year: 2021
Recklessness and manslaughter charges
A violent altercation may leave one person dead, with the assailant facing serious charges. The accused might discover the charges are not murder but manslaughter. While the penalties for manslaughter are far less than what a murder conviction could bring, a guilty...
Texas DWI laws and penalties
Statistics report that about one-third of accidents on public roads involve drunk driving and cost around $44 billion per year. This is why all states make driving intoxicated the law although penalties vary. Drivers in Austin, Texas, face various penalties for drunk...
Dealing with a Texas Board of Nursing investigation
The Texas Board of Nursing has the best interest of nurses in mind but not as it relates to your personal liability. A professional license defense is necessary; otherwise, the nursing board will question you to your disadvantage. Losing your right to work in Texas is...
What do you need to know about assault and battery in Texas?
Like the rest of the country, Texas has a set of laws pertaining to assault and battery. These violent crimes can carry serious repercussions for those who are convicted of them. If you’re facing charges of assault and battery, you should know what to expect. What is...
Understanding plea negotiations in Texas
The vast majority of cases handled in the Texas criminal court system will be settled with a plea agreement. While some cases are filed on borderline evidence that may not establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, many others are actually solid cases that prosecutors...