Public Intoxication in Texas Under Texas law, a person commits the misdemeanor crime of public intoxication, also known as a PI, if they appear in a public place while intoxicated to a degree that they may endanger themselves or another person. Public intoxication is considered a Class C misdemeanor and punishable by up to a…
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When Are Assault Charges Dropped in Texas? In Texas, the general public has a common misunderstanding of who “presses” charges in an assault case. Many individuals believe that it is the alleged victim or complaining witness who makes the decision on whether to prosecute, drop or reduce an assault case. This belief is incorrect. Texas…
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Austin Criminal Lawyer As an Austin criminal lawyer, I strive to provide dedicated criminal defense and legal representation for a wide range of felony and misdemeanor offenses in Travis County, from DWI to domestic violence, assault and battery to drug cases. I understand that when it comes to your felony or misdemeanor case, nothing could be more important than putting the matter behind you….
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Possession of a Controlled Substance in Texas In Austin, and throughout the state of Texas, police and prosecutors are extremely aggressive when it comes to prosecuting drug charges such as possession of a controlled substance (POCS). The Texas Health and Safety Code creates five penalty groups that controlled substances are classified under. The penalties…
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What are the Penalties for Possession of Cocaine in Texas? Penalties for Possession of Cocaine are extremely harsh in Texas. Under the Texas Health and Safety Code, possession of cocaine is classified under Penalty Group 1, which makes possession of even the smallest amount of cocaine a felony. If you are facing a charge of possession…
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Do Victims Have to Press Charges for Assault? While it is possible to get an assault charge dropped in Texas, in almost all cases, a prosecutor will not simply “drop the charges” just because the alleged victim does not want to press charges or prosecute the case. A good criminal defense lawyer will be familiar with Texas assault…
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Definition of Bodily Injury in Texas One of the most frequent questions I receive in an assault bodily injury or domestic violence case is, “why was I arrested for assault when there were not any physical injuries?” My response to this question almost always begins with an explanation of the legal definition of bodily…
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Affordable Austin Criminal Defense Lawyer Paying for an Austin criminal defense lawyer can be a major expense. Often a person will delay or simply not hire a defense lawyer because of this expense. However, this delay or lack of obtaining legal representation can have serious negative consequences as many criminal cases are time sensitive or…
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Punishment for Possession of Cocaine in Texas If you have been arrested or charged with possession of cocaine in Texas, you are facing serious jail time if convicted. Even the smallest amount of cocaine is considered a felony offense in Texas. The punishment for possession of cocaine can depend on various factors such as the amount…
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Self Defense Assault Cases The issue of self defense in an assault case is an issue that police often overlook or do not thoroughly investigate when deciding to make an arrest. As a criminal defense lawyer, I have represented many people who have been arrested for assault or domestic violence in Austin. Oftentimes, during…
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