Possible Evidence of Exploitation: Please always remember, if you are in this situation, It is your right to say that you would like to consult an attorney. We want to help the whole family in these situations against the District Attorney’s office and APS. Both of these entities will try and create sides and separate your … Read more
I received a letter from APS that I’m being investigated, what should I do? Read the letter very carefully, the letter should give you a short explanation as to why they are contacting you. The letter may also list the name or names of the alleged victim of the suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Should … Read more
What is Theft by Diminished Capacity? Texas Law States that consent cannot be given by a person with diminished capacity. Further, consent is not effective, even when its given, by a person with diminished Capacity. The Main Elements that Prosecutors will have to prove in a case like this are: (1) the victim had diminished … Read more
Criminal Offense Texas Penal Code – PENAL § 32.53. Exploitation of Child, Elderly Individual, or Disabled Individual (a) In this section: (1) “Child,” “elderly individual,” and “disabled individual” have the meanings assigned by Section 22.04. (2) “Exploitation” means the illegal or improper use of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual or of the resources of a child, elderly … Read more
Criminal Offense The Texas criminal statute on assault creates several different offenses, and the charges vary depending on numerous factors. Please see below as to the elements of this charge in the Texas Penal Code: Intentionally or knowingly causing physical contact with another person when the offender knows or should know that the touching will be offensive. … Read more
Under Section (a)(1) of Penal Code 21.11, You may be charged with indecency with a child if you are accused of engaging in non-penetrative sexual contact with someone under 17 years of age. The State of Texas is required to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the alleged touched a child’s private areas (anus, genitals, or breasts) … Read more
Have you been charged with Abandoning or Endangering a child? Very Important, you need to talk to our firm before interviewing with a criminal investigator or an investigator/caseworker with CPS. Your statements in these interviews may cause damage to your criminal case. Please always remember that if you are a parent in this situation, It is … Read more
Have you been charged with Child Abuse or Neglect? Very Important, you need to talk to our firm before interviewing with the investigator or a caseworker with CPS. Your statements in these interviews may cause damage to your criminal case. Please always remember that if you are a parent in this situation, It is your right … Read more
Have you been charged with Injury to a Child? Very Important, you need to talk to our firm before interviewing with the investigator or a caseworker with CPS. Your statements in these interviews may cause damage to your criminal case. Please always remember that if you are a parent in this situation, It is your right … Read more
CPS is claiming there’s Domestic Violence in our Home. You need to talk to our firm before interviewing with the investigator or agreeing and participating any domestic violence counseling. Domestic Violence is a very common reason for CPS to be in your family’s life. We have handled a lot of these types of cases and … Read more
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