This week, we’re talking about Obstructing a Highway or Other Passageway. It’s a wordy charge (and a wordy statute), but it boils down to this: Yes, you can get arrested for being in the way. Let’s take a look at the statute: Texas Penal Code Section 42.03:Obstructing Highway or Other Passageway Obstructing Highway or Other…
We all know that running from the cops is generally frowned upon, right? We assume that’s pretty common knowledge. But did you know that there are criminal charges specifically for trying to escape arrest? There’s even a special charge for trying to escape in a vehicle or boat. Just to drive that home. This week…
Criminal Trespass is one of those crimes you might accidentally commit. One moment you’re in a place you think you’re allowed to be and the next you’re in handcuffs. Because unlike other charges, Criminal Trespass does not require you to intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly do what they allege you did. All that matters is that…