Criminal Law

non-deadly force is justified when the actor reasonably believes it is immediately necessary to protect against another person’s use or attempted use of unlawful force.

Defense strategies must be constructed to neutralize both court dockets simultaneously

Historically, a first-offense solicitation charge in Texas was treated as a Class B misdemeanor. That changed dramatically with the passage of House Bill 1540, which enacted Texas Penal Code § 43.021. Texas became the first state in the nation to elevate first-offense buyer solicitation directly to a felony.

Transitioning from state court to federal court alters every procedural right, timeline, and sentencing reality. Understanding the fundamental differences between state and federal criminal prosecution is essential if you or a family member are targeted in a federal investigation.