Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | October 16, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Halloween has become increasingly popular in recent years. Kids and adults alike enjoy dressing up in costumes and enjoying an evening of fun and revelry. Unfortunately, Halloween night also sees more than its fair share of crimes committed and people arrested. Keep reading below to learn about some of the most common Halloween-related criminal charges […]
Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | October 16, 2025 | Domestic Violence
In Texas, a domestic violence enhancement can turn an ordinary criminal case into a much more serious one. Instead of creating a new offense, an enhancement increases the penalties when the alleged victim is a family or household member. This is meant to reflect the idea that the state treats domestic violence especially seriously. Once […]
Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | October 8, 2025 | Criminal Law
Halloween often brings mischief and playful behavior. However, in Texas, some pranks can quickly cross the line into criminal activity. What starts as a joke can leave someone facing arrest, fines, and even jail time. Texas law takes property damage, threats, and certain types of misconduct seriously, even when the accused person never intended to […]
Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | September 19, 2025 | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence charges in Texas carry serious legal and personal consequences. A conviction can lead to jail time, fines, loss of firearm rights, and even affect things like the custody of your children. However, it is equally important to understand what does not fall under the definition of domestic violence in Texas. Not every disagreement […]
Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | September 17, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Many defendants confuse probation with deferred adjudication, but these are two distinct outcomes in the Texas criminal justice system. If you’ve been arrested and charged with a crime, understanding the difference between probation and deferred adjudication is essential as you prepare to face the court and seek ways to reduce the long-term impact on your […]
Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | September 17, 2025 | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence in Texas covers a wide range of harmful behavior, including physical attacks, threats, stalking, and, in some cases, emotional abuse. For something to be considered domestic violence, the incident must take place between family or household members. Many defendants wonder if the alleged victim can simply drop the charges after calling the police, […]
Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | September 9, 2025 | Criminal Defense
If you have an outstanding warrant in Texas, you might not know whether it is an arrest warrant or a bench warrant. Both can result in you being taken into custody, but they are issued in different ways and for different reasons. Knowing the difference between the two can help you respond appropriately and protect […]
Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | August 28, 2025 | Texas Law
In 2023, Texas passed a law that requires pornographic websites to use strict age verification measures. The goal of this legislation is, ultimately, to keep minors from seeing adult content. However, the law has also caused major controversy, leading to constitutional rights questions and sites like Pornhub blocking access for Texas users altogether. If you […]
Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | August 19, 2025 | Criminal Law
The words “case dismissed” can feel like a moment of complete relief for defendants, as if the legal battle is over for good. In reality, a dismissal isn’t always the end of the story. Depending on the type of dismissal and the reason behind it, there may still be ways for a case to come […]
Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | August 19, 2025 | Federal Charges \ Federal Law \ Sex Crimes \ Sexual Crimes
On May 19, 2025, the President signed the TAKE IT DOWN Act – a law that creates several new criminal offenses relating to the nonconsensual distribution of intimate images, whether they are real or fake. This is commonly referred to as “Revenge Porn.” There are already laws against much of this conduct in Texas, but […]