Unfortunately, you can be a victim of assault in many places in Texas, even in your own apartment complex. When it happens, you may wonder if an apartment complex is liable for an assault. A stranger in the parking lot, a drunk neighbor, or even a belligerent fellow renter can all perpetrate this … [Read more...] about Is an Apartment Complex Liable For an Assault?
DWI in Texas
Every state has laws about drunk driving and its important to know the laws of youur state. A DWI in Texas means "driving while intoxicated." In today's blog, Sugar Land, Texas DWI lawyer Adam Capetillo explains some of the concerns you should have about getting convicted of a DWI in Texas. … [Read more...] about DWI in Texas
Fighting Against False Accusations of Child Abuse
One of the scariest moments you can face is being falsely accused of child abuse. Defending yourself against these allegations can be overwhelming and stressful. A child abuse conviction in Texas can change your life forever. In addition to prison time and fines, you could lose custody rights, and … [Read more...] about Fighting Against False Accusations of Child Abuse
What To Look For In a Sugar Land Criminal Defense Lawyer
Your Sugar Land criminal defense lawyer has a huge impact on the outcome of your case. Picking the right lawyer can be the difference in time between bars and a dismissal. With so many lawyers out there, it can be challenging to figure out which one to hire. To help you out, we compiled a list of … [Read more...] about What To Look For In a Sugar Land Criminal Defense Lawyer
Gun-Related Crimes in Texas Are Felonies
Gun laws regarding ownership and possession may be relaxing in Texas, but make no mistake, gun-related violent crimes are still severely punished. Gun-related violent crimes are punished as felonies in Texas. A conviction is life-altering and will likely result in a prison sentence and substantial … [Read more...] about Gun-Related Crimes in Texas Are Felonies
Driving Under the Influence Testing In Sugar Land Texas
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Sugar Land, Texas can cause you a lot of trouble. Testing is a way for police to gather evidence. Even if you’ve never had a drink of alcohol in your life, you’re most likely familiar with the term “breath test” for determining the level of alcohol in a person’s … [Read more...] about Driving Under the Influence Testing In Sugar Land Texas
Self Defense Shooting in Texas – What to Know
In Texas, individuals are allowed to use deadly force to defend themselves, their property, or another person or their property under very specific situations. Deadly force means force intended or known by the actor to cause or in its reasonable intended use, can cause death or serious bodily … [Read more...] about Self Defense Shooting in Texas – What to Know
Texas’s Constitutional Carry Law
On September 1, 2021, Texas’s constitutional carry law went into effect. The term “constitutional carry” refers to the rights under the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution to carry a handgun without needing a license or permit. However, before you walk out of your home with your handgun, … [Read more...] about Texas’s Constitutional Carry Law
New Texas Law Targets Soliciting Prostitution
When Texas passed H.B. 1540 on September 1, 2021, it became the first state in America to make solicitation of prostitution a felony. Traditionally, Texas law enforcement’s focus on prostitution has been on the sellers, but these new penalties show a change to equally target buyers of sex. Texas … [Read more...] about New Texas Law Targets Soliciting Prostitution
Accused of Kidnapping your Child
In Sugar Land, it is a crime for a parent, relative, or other loved one to take, hide, or keep a child from the other parent or person that has rights to the child. Most accusations of kidnapping a loved one are from the other parent of the child. This crime often happens during contentious custody … [Read more...] about Accused of Kidnapping your Child
