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 Burglary is an umbrella term that covers several different types of theft in the State of Texas. It’s a serious crime. The prosecution is alleging that you broke into a privately owned building or residence to commit a crime. In this article, we’ll discuss the crime of burglary, what the prosecution must prove, and how...

 Many times in the public, you hear the word “rape” used regarding a sexual assault offense.  However, the word “rape” does not appear anywhere in the Texas penal code. Instead, terms like “sexual abuse”, “deviate sexual behavior”, and “sexual assault” are used to describe crimes like rape. That being said, rape conveys a strongly worded...

  Conviction for possession of a controlled substance in Texas comes with steep fines, jail time, and potentially a 6-month mandatory suspension of your driver’s license. But what exactly are controlled substances, and what types of penalties could you be facing? What Are Controlled Substances in Texas? Controlled dangerous substances, also referred to as CDS, have...