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Simple assault is a misdemeanor offense in Texas. Assault is defined as “intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to… Continue reading Is Burning Someone on the Leg with a Cigarette Considered “Assault” in Texas?
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Not all traffic violations involve actions you make while driving a vehicle. Even if you are simply walking down a… Continue reading Can I Be Ticketed for a Traffic Violation as a Pedestrian?
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Normally, the maximum penalty for a Class A misdemeanor offense in Texas is one year in jail and a $4,000… Continue reading How a Misdemeanor Conviction Can Lead to “Forfeiture” of Your Property to the State of Texas
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In most criminal cases there is a strict time limit that must be followed by prosecutors. This is known as… Continue reading What Is the Statute of Limitations for Misdemeanor Crimes in Texas?
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As a general rule, you are not supposed to conduct any sort of “outdoor burning” in Texas. There are limited… Continue reading Is Burning Your Trash a Misdemeanor Offense in Texas?
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Most of us have had a bad day at work. And that can affect our ability to do our jobs… Continue reading Ex-Houston 911 Operator Found Guilty of Misdemeanor for Hanging Up on Caller
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One of the bedrock principles of criminal law is that a person has the right to notice of the charged… Continue reading Court of Criminal Appeals Rejects Vagueness Challenge to Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct Law
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Some misdemeanor crimes in Texas involve violating a prior court order. For example, if a judge issues a protective order… Continue reading What Are the Penalties for Violating a Protective Order in Texas?
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When you are arrested for any crime–even a misdemeanor offense–a judge has the authority to set bail. Bail is not… Continue reading Newly Elected Houston Judges Start to Implement Misdemeanor Bail Reform
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Misdemeanor crimes may not carry the same stigma as felonies. But even the record of a misdemeanor arrest can follow… Continue reading When Can I Ask a Judge to Expunge a Misdemeanor Arrest Record?
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