Is it illegal to leave a child alone at home or in a car?
Many parents face child care issues and, sometimes, they believe they have no other option but to leave their child alone at home while they go to work or run…
Misuse of Official Information
What is Misuse of Official Information? Under the Penal Code, Misuse of Official Information prohibits a public servant from using or disclosing information for a nongovernmental purpose with the intent…
Legal Issues for Churches: What Clergy and Members Need to Know
Criminal Charges & the Church It is not uncommon for churches or clergy members to become the target of criminal probes. Each year, allegations of sexual misconduct, embezzlement, and tax…
Harboring a Runaway Child | Consequences and Jail Time in Texas
Unfortunately, thousands of children run away from home each year. Some flee because they are rebellious and don’t want to follow rules. Others leave to escape abuse or neglect. Many…
Contraband Smuggling: Consequences of Sneaking Items in Jail or Prison
Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Correctional Facility Inmates have been smuggling prohibited or illegal items, such as drugs, tobacco, cellphones, and weapons, into jails and prisons for decades….
Witness Tampering: The Crime and Consequences
If you follow the news, you’ve undoubtedly heard and seen the term “witness tampering” time and again. In recent years, a number of public figures have been accused – either…
Jail in a Time of COVID: Tarrant County to Jail Emergency Order Violators
During an emergency meeting on Sunday, March 23, Tarrant County District Attorney Sharen Wilson supported the county’s Second Amended Declaration of Local Disaster to impose jail time and fines for…
What is the Law of Parties in Texas?
Can You Be Held Criminally Responsible for Another? Yes. Texas has specifically abolished any distinctions between “accomplice” and “principal” culpability. That makes each person criminally responsible as a “party” to…
Court Appointed Attorneys in Texas | What You Need to Know
Every person charged with a crime in the United States has a constitutional right to an attorney. The Texas Legislature passed the Fair Defense Act to provide prompt and fair…