by Megan Cook | Jul 11, 2013 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Gun Charges, Gun Charges / Unlawful Carrying, Legal News, LEGAL TREND TOPICS
Imagine that you are a criminal defendant. You have been charged with the crime of murder. One day, in the middle of the afternoon, a man approached you, and for no reason, physically attacked you. In your defense, you pulled your concealed carry weapon and shot...
by Megan Cook | Apr 3, 2013 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, DWI, Evading Detention, Evidence & Criminal Procedure, Gun Charges, Gun Charges / Unlawful Carrying, Juvenile Offenses, Marijuana & Controlled Substances, MTR (Motion to Revoke Probation), State Drug Charges, THEFT & Property Crime
Criminal Law Easy Illustrative Explanation When a person asks, “what is criminal law?” it is best to explain how the body of law works in the context of a regular person in every day life. Bobby goes to Dillard’s and he hides a purse in his jacket....
by Megan Cook | Jul 27, 2012 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Family Violence, Gun Charges, Juvenile Offenses, Texas Penal Code
When a person is charged with a violent crime such as aggravated assault, simple assault or domestic violence (called assault family violence) in Texas, the criminal defense attorney will always assess whether the case was one of self-defense. The Law on Self-Defense...