Sexual assault is a serious crime that has severe consequences under Texas law. Assaults of either an adult or a child can lead to prison time, large fines, and your name listed on the Texas sex offender registry. However, not all cases of sexual assault are violations of consent – some can happen when...

As prescription drugs are repeatedly used for non-medical purposes in the United States, Texas lawmakers, and law enforcement services strive to control the issue. The state of Texas has various laws in place to halt the use of prescription drugs.  If you have been charged with a prescription drug crime here in Texas, it...

It’s common to see parents run into a store and leave their children in their cars. They promise to be in the store only for a few minutes. However, that’s enough time for something fatal to happen to a child. In this blog, the Law Office of David A. Breston will cover the Texas...

If you are in Texas and are driving a car, you had better have a license. Although it’s a misdemeanor, you could face stiff fines and jail time. It’s best to avoid operating a motor vehicle unless you are licensed. If you are reading this, there is a chance you did not know or...

The term “crime of passion” is something that individuals likely hear fairly often on television shows or in movies. However, this phrase, or rather the idea of a crime committed during certain circumstances, does have a legal meaning. In criminal law, a crime passion is committed “in the moment of passion” in response to...