I received a Letter from Adult Protective Services (APS)?

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 does Financial Exploitation Look like?

Possible Evidence of Exploitation: Not having the account owner’s permission to cash checks or withdraw money bank account balances or banking practices change drastically. The account owner is accompanied by someone in order to withdraw large sums of money. Adding extra names on a bank signature card. Withdrawals from the ATM that are not approved … Read more

Financial Exploitation Defined

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

Assault Family Violence

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

Indecency with a child

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

Abandoning or Endangering a Child

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

Child Abuse or Neglect

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

Injury to a Child

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

Domestic Violence

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

The Science of a DWI

Driving While Intoxicated A first time DWI, without any enhancing factors, is a Class B misdemeanor with a special punishment range for three days to 180 days in county jail. Misdemeanor DWI’s can be enhanced with one prior DWI or with an allegation that the person’s Blood Alcohol Concentration was a .15 or greater at … Read more

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