Criminal Intent and Honest Mistakes
- August 19th, 2015
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In order to convict someone of a criminal offense, it is necessary to establish the fact that the crime was committed intentionally. From a legal perspective, criminal intent is the desire of a person to commit an illegal action….
Texas Trespassing Laws: Are There Degrees of Severity?
- August 12th, 2015
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Trespassing Laws in Texas Chapter 30 of the Texas Penal Code lists several different offenses involving trespassing. This chapter also contains information about the degrees of severity regarding trespassing offenses. Although simple trespassing can be regarded as a relatively minor…
What are Pretrial Interventions and Pretrial Diversions? How Do They Work?
- August 5th, 2015
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Pretrial Interventions and Pretrial Diversions in Texas When people are charged with a crime, they may expect the worst. Even if they have a lawyer, they may assume that they are going to be facing jail time, lengthy probation and…
Courtroom Etiquette in Texas
- July 22nd, 2015
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Anyone who has been inside of a courtroom in Texas knows that it is a serious environment. After all, it is a place where defendants go to hear whether or not they will face legal penalties for their alleged…
What Happens if You Get Arrested for Fraud in Harris County
- June 10th, 2015
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Getting arrested on fraud charges in Harris County is a big deal. Texas has stiff penalties for defendants convicted of fraud. In some cases of fraud, the federal government may press charges and assign penalties as well. An arrest for…
Resisting Arrest Charges and Possible Defenses
- May 8th, 2015
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Disclaimer: This article is not intended as legal advice and does not reflect the opinions of The Law Office of Greg Tsioros. Resisting Arrest: What is it? When a law enforcement officer is trying to arrest a person lawfully and…
Criminal Mischief Laws and Punishment in Texas
- May 6th, 2015
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In Texas, criminal mischief is a legal term that is used to refer to a variety of illegal actions. In different circumstances, criminal mischief may involve activities including: Vandalism Property damage Tampering with the belongings of others Because this crime…