Since the 1980s, laypeople in Texas have used the term grooming to mean activities leading up to inappropriate sexual behavior with a child. When laypeople misuse the term, they normalize the behavior by applying it to family films and children’s library books....
Disputes or confrontations that end in violence often result in the arrest of one or both parties. Sometimes defendants in Texas who find themselves in this predicament assert that they were acting in self-defense. State law provides criteria for courts to use when...
Violating Texas Penal Code Ch 22.011 is a serious offense with severe penalties. In fact, this is one of the crimes that cannot be expunged. There are also cases where you can be prosecuted based solely on the word of the alleged victim. But, Texas law provides...
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...