The Texas Penal Signal defines these infractions from the law and details the offense. They might seem similar but because the penalties for conviction can vary from probation to 99 many years in state jail their differences may carry huge outcomes. Theft (or even...
You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye. ~Matthew 7:5 The practice of law is a noble profession. Good lawyers are principled and ethical. They care about their clients...
TEXAS PENAL CODE TITLE 2. GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY CHAPTER 9. JUSTIFICATION EXCLUDING CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 9.01. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) “Custody” has the meaning assigned by...
TEXAS PENAL CODE TITLE 2. GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY CHAPTER 8. GENERAL DEFENSES TO CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY Sec. 8.01. INSANITY. (a) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution that, at the time of the conduct charged, the actor, as a result of...
TEXAS PENAL CODE TITLE 2. GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY CHAPTER 7. CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONDUCT OF ANOTHER SUBCHAPTER A. COMPLICITY Sec. 7.01. PARTIES TO OFFENSES. (a) A person is criminally responsible as a party to an offense if the offense...
