On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Jun 26, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Assaultive offenses are crimes against the person that involve causing or threatening bodily harm or making offensive or provocative physical contact. Among the assaultive offenses described in Chapter 22 of the Texas Penal Code are assault and aggravated assault....
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Jun 9, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Interacting with the police can be dangerous for both the stopped person and the officer. Neither party knows anything about each other, making for a potentially volatile and unpredictable encounter. The vast majority of people have minimal interaction with law...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | May 27, 2020 | Criminal Defense
It’s never good to be charged with a crime. It’s even worse if it’s an aggravated offense. If you’re intending to become a citizen of the United States, then a criminal conviction on your record could jeopardize your ability to remain here. The...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | May 12, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Texas is one of the states in the Union where the death penalty is in effect. In order to receive the death penalty, one must have committed a so-called “capital” offense, such as capital homicide. The definition of capital homicide varies between states. According to...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Apr 20, 2020 | Criminal Defense
It is very easy to start a fire accidentally. Homeless persons often burn down abandoned buildings accidentally by lighting a fire to try to stay warm. People camping in the woods often also light a fire for cooking and warmth that might get out of hand. ...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Mar 13, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Self-defense is a legitimate claim when you’re charged with a violent crime like assault or homicide — but only under the right conditions. Texas is one of the states in this country that has adopted a “Stand Your Ground” approach on this...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Mar 10, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Across the United States, the views on and adoption of capital punishment may vary greatly. Exactly half of the nation’s states, 25, have a currently active death penalty law and process in effect, including Texas and all of its Southern neighbors according to...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Feb 18, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Self-defense may seem like the default plea put forth when a person is facing assault charges in Edinburg. Because of this, such claims are often met with skepticism. Yet once you have been placed in a position where you (or others in your immediate vicinity) have...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Feb 14, 2020 | Criminal Defense
You were strolling through Wal-Mart looking for the perfect gift item for an upcoming birthday. You didn’t find what you were looking for, so you decided to leave. As you were exiting the doors, you were detained by loss prevention personnel who accused you of...
On behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Nov 20, 2019 | Criminal Defense
In a criminal case, there is inadmissible evidence and admissible evidence. To defend yourself in Texas against criminal allegations, you may choose to suppress evidence. This is evidence that is both competent and relevant. The courts may toss out evidence that is...
