Before we get into the particular aspects of a lesser included offense, let’s look at an example to help illustrate why this topic is important. Let’s say that you have been charged with Assault, and the State has alleged that you impeded the victim’s breathing, or choked him or her, during the alleged assault. This [...]
Collin County
In Texas, criminal offenses generally tend to fall under one of two categories: misdemeanors or felonies. Misdemeanors are moderate to serious criminal offenses that typically involve punishments of up to a year in a county jail facility and/or a $4,000 fine. Felonies, however, are almost always serious, life-changing offenses that involve punishments such as prison-time, [...]
Picture this scenario for a moment. You’re in Walmart late at night during the busy holiday season when you notice that a crate of brand new 60-inch LED Panasonic Televisions have been left unattended near the fire exit at the back of the store. All of a sudden, your mind starts to race, and you [...]