Protect Your Future: Understanding Texas Theft Charges and Your Options A theft charge in Texas, even for something that seems minor, can cast a long shadow over your future if it results in a permanent conviction. The impact can be significant, especially if an arrest occurred, as these records can be easily accessed by current…
Sec. 31.03. THEFT. (a) A person commits an offense if he unlawfully appropriates property with intent to deprive the owner of property. (b) Appropriation of property is unlawful if: (1) it is without the owner’s effective consent; (2) the property is stolen and the actor appropriates the property knowing it was stolen by another; or…
Family violence has become a major focus of the legislature in Texas. Since 2020, police forces and courts have seen a dramatic increase in these types of cases across the State. This article is intended to outline the meaning of the term “family violence” in Texas. If you have been charged with an assault family…
Driver License Suspensions In Texas Driver license suspensions are a common issue for many Texans. The problem with the suspension is that many of them could be avoided if they were objected to and a hearing was requested. The purpose of this article is to help those that are facing a driver license suspension understand…
Understanding The Appearance Date On Tickets Issued In Texas An appearance date on a ticket issued in Texas is simply a directive to contact the court on or before a certain period of time to let them know how you wish to proceed. It is not a formal court date. The appearance can be made…
Understanding Public Intoxication in Texas: Penal Code § 49.02 and How Beltz Law Group Can Help Public Intoxication (PI) might seem like a minor offense, but a conviction under Texas Penal Code Section 49.02 can still lead to a criminal record and potential consequences. Understanding the specifics of this law and how it’s applied is…
Deferred Disposition for Class C Misdemeanors in Texas Justice and Municipal Courts (Chapter 45A) In Texas Justice and Municipal Courts (governed by Chapter 45A of the Code of Criminal Procedure), deferred disposition offers a unique opportunity for individuals charged with Class C misdemeanors to potentially avoid a conviction on their record. It’s essentially an agreement…
How To Get A Warrant Lifted For Tickets This article is intended to help those that are looking for a way to remove a warrant for past due tickets without harming their permanent criminal record. This article is focused on the document that attorneys use to remove the warrant without harming their client’s record. If…
Since the introduction of motor vehicles accidents and deaths due to them have always been a thing of concern for everyone; government, public and order-keepers. Speeding, rash driving, not following traffic rules, drunk driving, substandard driving skills, driving a damaged vehicle, some common reasons for these accidents. But even with the dangers involved, a motor…
Dallas Municipal Court will be closing on August 19th in an effort to minimize the risks associated with COVID-19. The hope is that during the closing all courts can be converted to virtual dockets in an effort to cut down on personal contact between citizens and the working staff of the court. This shutdown should…