On behalf of Juan L Guerra Jr & Associates | Sep 16, 2020 | Criminal Defense
A simple assault charge will usually not carry too harsh of a penalty. It may even be a misdemeanor in most cases. However, there are certain elements that could elevate this crime and bring about a harsher charge and sentence. The Texas Constitution and Statutes...
On behalf of Juan L Guerra Jr & Associates | Jul 24, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Assault charges can have a deep impact on people’s lives. However, people may face more serious consequences if they commit an aggravated assault. People face assault charges if they either threatened or tried to harm another person. FindLaw says that a charge...
On behalf of Juan L Guerra Jr & Associates | Jun 24, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Movies and television shows involving an arrest always show the officer advising an individual of his or her rights after placing the individual under arrest. Part of the “Miranda rights” involves advising the person that he or she has the right to remain silent....
On behalf of Juan L Guerra Jr & Associates | Jun 24, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Human trafficking charges are very serious. The 13th Amendment outlaws the act but it remains a prevalent crime in our society today. The penalties of these charges are severe and vary depending on the type of trafficking, force used, duration and victims. Here, we...
On behalf of Juan L Guerra Jr & Associates | May 21, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Sometimes crimes are not as straightforward as you may think once you look at what the specific law says. One such crime is assault, which may not always mean what you think it does and may include actions you would never think of as assault. According to the Texas...
On behalf of Juan L Guerra Jr & Associates | May 11, 2020 | Criminal Defense
People sometimes use the phrase “five-finger discount” or mention “sticky fingers” to jokingly refer to stealing. Some consider stealing to be nothing more than a harmless prank. Taking something that belongs to someone else can, however, have serious consequences. ...
On behalf of Juan L Guerra Jr & Associates | Apr 24, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Driving while intoxicated is a serious offense in Texas. When it includes an unintended death it may result in a motorist facing a felony charge. Under The Lone Star State’s transportation laws, drivers must stop and render aid when involved in a motor vehicle...
On behalf of Juan L Guerra Jr & Associates | Mar 17, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Kidnapping, in the most basic sense, refers to the taking of an individual against his or her will, or the confinement of a person in a controlled space. According to FindLaw, some state laws require that for kidnapping to exist, the kidnapper must have an ulterior...
On behalf of Juan L Guerra Jr & Associates | Mar 6, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Money laundering is a serious crime that connects to large criminal organizations. However, even smaller operations can participate in this activity. Bloomberg explains that money laundering is the process of taking money made through illegal means and moving it...
On behalf of Juan L Guerra Jr & Associates | Mar 3, 2020 | Criminal Defense
It may be easy for people in Houston to summarily dismiss claims that a person accused of assaulting another was only acting in self-defense. Yet after having been in a situation were you felt your own safety (or that of those you love) threatened, you can understand...
