Dunn Legal Group, PLLC is the Houston Criminal Law Firm you can trust.
Criminal law is when the state brings suit against a defendant for alleged illegal activity and is made punishable by fines, probation, imprisonment, and other sanctions. There are a variety of different sections of criminal law in the state of Texas, which can make it confusing. But don’t fret, our team at Dunn Legal Group, PLLC, is here to help you navigate the sometimes complex criminal justice system in Houston, Texas.
Below we explain the different areas of criminal law to be aware of.
Sexual Assault
Sexual assault occurs when an individual commits one or multiple sexual activities without the victim’s consent.
Drunk Driving
Under Texas law, a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) offense occurs when a person is intoxicated by either drugs or alcohol and is operating a motor vehicle in a public place.
Burglary and Criminal Trespass
Criminal trespass occurs when an individual had been notified that the entry to a property was forbidden, yet entered anyway. Burglary is when a person enters a property without permission from the owner and has the intent to commit a theft or felony.
Assault
In the state of Texas, assault is defined as threatening someone with, or causing bodily harm to an individual.
Drug Possession
The Texas Controlled Substances Act prohibits the possession of various illicit and controlled drugs.
Domestic Violence
This summarizes the use of force in domestic situations that threatens to, or causes, bodily harm.
Whether you need help with your defense, or in prosecuting another individual or entity, our legal team in Harris County will provide the legal counsel you can trust. Contact our Houston legal office to set up a consultation to learn more today.
