Category: Criminal Procedure

How Crimes are Classified in Texas According to the Texas Penal Code, criminal offenses are separated into misdemeanors and felonies. Of the two classifications, misdemeanors

Just about everyone is familiar with arrests, but not everyone understands how the arrest process works. Generally, police officers must obtain arrest warrants (from a

Hazing commonly occurs at middle schools, high schools and colleges. In Texas, “hazing” refers to an intentional, reckless act that occurs either on or off

Are you planning on becoming a United States citizen? If so, congratulations on your decision! Our great nation was built by immigrants who were seeking

It’s no secret that Texas has some of the harshest criminal laws in the nation. For example, simple assault under Section 22.01 of the Texas Penal Code

If you’re like most people, you’ve heard about cases being appealed, but do you know what that means exactly? Can any criminal case be appealed?