It’s common to see parents run into a store and leave their children in their cars. They promise to be in the store only for a few minutes. However, that’s enough time for something fatal to happen to a child. In this blog, the Law Office of David A. Breston will cover the Texas...

If you are in Texas and are driving a car, you had better have a license. Although it’s a misdemeanor, you could face stiff fines and jail time. It’s best to avoid operating a motor vehicle unless you are licensed. If you are reading this, there is a chance you did not know or...

The term “crime of passion” is something that individuals likely hear fairly often on television shows or in movies. However, this phrase, or rather the idea of a crime committed during certain circumstances, does have a legal meaning. In criminal law, a crime passion is committed “in the moment of passion” in response to...

In most cases of arrest, residing inside of a local jail is not an ideal prospect. Typically, the court sets bail, which allows the defendant to continue living in their own home before their trial. Posting bail can be both a blessing and a curse, as not everyone can afford to pay it outright....

A statute of limitations is a law that limits the amount of time one has to bring a claim to court. Both civil and criminal cases in Texas have a statutes of limitation. In the criminal court system, the statute of limitations puts a deadline on how long the prosecution has to press charges...