When Is “Self-Defense” A Valid Defense To Murder?

There is often some confusion surrounding the law of self-defense in Texas, particularly with respect to the “Stand Your Ground”...

Can A Person’s Arm Be Considered A “Deadly Weapon” In An Aggravated Robbery Case?

Under Texas law, robbery occurs when someone commits theft, and in doing so “intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury...

Everyone charged with a crime has the right to a trial by jury. This right is considered absolute under the...

There are situations where an otherwise unlawful act, such as killing someone, may be legally justified. In Texas, a person...

Aggravated robbery is how Texas law defines the crime of committing a robbery while using or exhibiting a deadly weapon....

Police often use lineups or photo arrays to help potential witnesses to a crime identify a suspect. Such pretrial identifications...

A common misconception is that assault requires proof of a physical injury. But if you read the specific language of...

If you know that you are under investigation for a possible crime, the one thing you should never do is...

If someone asked you to define the term “murder,” you might respond that it is the “intentional killing of another...

In criminal cases, a jury must reach a unanimous verdict. The jury’s deliberations are also secret. No third party is...