A Guide to Texas Penal Code Section 7.01 In many states, the legal system draws a hard line between the person who physically commits a crime (the “principal”) and those who helped them (the “accomplices”). However, in Texas, that line has been intentionally erased. Under Section 7.01 of the Texas Penal Code, everyone involved in…
In the eyes of the law, not every harmful action is a crime. One of the most fundamental principles of the Texas legal system is that a person cannot be held criminally responsible for an accident or an unconscious movement. To be convicted, the State must prove that you committed a voluntary act. At Beltz…
In a typical criminal case, the burden of proof rests entirely on the prosecution to prove every element of a crime “beyond a reasonable doubt.” However, there is a unique legal strategy known as an Affirmative Defense. At Beltz Law Group, we believe our clients should understand every tool available for their defense. While a…