Possible Defenses Against Prostitution Charges
There are two statutory affirmative defenses to the crime of prostitution. An affirmative defense is one in which a defendant does not deny committing the illegal act, but nevertheless argues that they should be found not guilty due to some mitigating factor
The first mitigating factor which would exonerate a defendant facing a prostitution charge is if the defendant is a…
Common Conditions Of Probation
Most convicted individuals are grateful when given the opportunity to be placed on probation as an alternative to incarceration. However, as articulated by Title 1, Chapter 42A of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, supervision of this type comes with a series of conditions that may have to be strictly followed. Typical requirements of individuals on probation may include
-Maintaining and providing…
What Is At Stake In A Fort Worth Fraud Case
Since the universe of fraud is relatively vast, the punishments imposed upon conviction of a fraud crime can range in severity from fairly minor to life-altering. The practical ramifications of a guilty finding tend to rely substantially on the specific crime at issue and the degree of damage done to victims, as well as whether an offense is deemed a misdemeanor or a felony.
Chapter 12 of the Texas Penal Code outlines the…