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In Texas, post-secondary institutions — colleges and universities — use Title IX hearings to investigate and remedy allegations of sexual misconduct involving students and faculty members. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, there were 11,800 total reported forcible sex offense incidents on campuses of tertiary institutions throughout the United States in 2019, which constituted 43 percent of all criminal incidents.

People arrested for crimes are often required to stay in jail while awaiting trial. In most cases, the only way to get out of jail before the trial date is to post bail. If you are arrested and taken into custody, you may not have to spend hours or days behind bars if you understand how bail works in Texas.

When you get offered a plea bargain in your criminal case, do not accept it just yet. Whether or not you should agree to a plea bargain depends on the specific circumstances of your case. With any issues with the law, your first step should be to talk to an attorney.

DNA can significantly affect the outcome of a criminal case. DNA could be the most valuable piece of evidence in your case when facing criminal charges—evidence provided by DNA can either connect you to the crime or prove your innocence.

Many Texans know that crimes in the state are divided into misdemeanors and felonies. But most do not understand that a criminal offense can also be a “wobbler” and can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony.

If you were in a situation in which you needed to use self-defense, and now you are facing criminal charges or are under investigation, you might be wondering about the rules for self-defense in Texas.

If you or your loved one has been arrested or charged with a crime, it is critical to understand how the criminal justice system works. With more than three decades of combined experience as former prosecutors, our criminal defense attorneys at Madson Castello Law know the ins and outs of America’s criminal justice system. From our office in Dallas, Texas, we provide trusted legal representation to clients facing criminal charges throughout North Texas, including Denton, McKinney, and Fort Worth. We’re here to help you navigate this difficult time.

Charges against an act of domestic violence are serious. When you come face to face with the reality of its consequences, whether you were innocent or not, it may feel like there’s nowhere left to go. However, it’s important to understand that you have rights, and it’s important to practice those rights, and an attorney can not only help you understand them but also fight for them.

Studies show that some psychiatric conditions increase the risk of committing a crime. The risk is particularly high in those with long-term substance abuse disorders but nonetheless present with most cognitive impairments and psychiatric conditions. Insanity is no longer the bar.

Not every piece of evidence that police and prosecutors collect make it into the courtroom. A defendant and their attorney have the right to file a motion to suppress evidence if it can be shown that it was illegally obtained or violated the rights of the accused under the U.S. Constitution or federal or state law.