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Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | June 27, 2024 | Sex Crimes

Is It Art? Or Is It Child Pornography? If you’ve never heard the term “lascivious exhibition” you’re not alone. It could also be called lewd behavior, indecent conduct, or sexually explicit content. If you’re still confused, you are not alone: the Courts are too. If you are trying to understand the definition of child pornography in […]

Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | June 27, 2024 | Sex Crimes

An “Outcry” statement is often a critical part of the State’s case in the prosecution of alleged child sexual abuse. This is where the State calls an adult witness to tell the jury about what a child (younger than 14) allegedly said to the adult about a sex crime. This hearsay relaying a child-witness’s description of […]

Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | June 27, 2024 | Sex Crimes

The penile plethysmograph (PPG) is a penile sexual arousal test that is often used to help determine whether a male participant is likely or unlikely to respond sexually to a child or adolescent. The results may be used in arriving at an opinion as to whether a person is a likely sex offender or is […]

Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | June 27, 2024 | Criminal Law

No Probable Cause to Arrest Police need probable cause to arrest a person. Probable cause means the police believe a person has committed a crime, and that belief is based on objective factual circumstances. An officer cannot arrest a person simply because they have a “feeling” that person broke the law. If the police officer […]

Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | June 27, 2024 | Texas Law

What is the punishment for a felony in Texas? These are the punishment ranges for what are considered ordinary felonies in Texas. This means the punishment range can be different depending on the specific circumstances of the case and the person’s criminal history. Further, if a person does not have any felony criminal history, they may be […]

Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | June 27, 2024 | Domestic Violence

Fort Worth Domestic Violence Attorney If you have been convicted of Assault under the Family Violence law in Texas or received deferred adjudication for an assault family violence case, a second domestic violence charge will likely be filed as a Third Degree Felony based on the Texas Penal Code’s guidelines enhancements on assault under the […]

Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | June 27, 2024 | Texas Law

Can I have a gun in my car in Texas? According to our criminal defense lawyers, The Texas Motorist Protection Act (HB 1815), effective as of September 1, 2007, permits any law-abiding Texas resident the legal right to carry a handgun inside their motor vehicle in Texas (without a Handgun License to Carry) or any other permit. As […]

Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | June 27, 2024 | Texas Law

Understanding Texas License Plate Laws There are a lot of excuses a cop can use to pull you over, but there are probably none more frustrating than a license plate infraction. The best way to prevent an unwanted pit-stop is to understand the license plate laws in Texas and make sure your vehicle has the […]

Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | June 27, 2024 | Drug Charges

SAFP Texas Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facility Overview of SAFP What does SAFP stand for? Pronounced “SAFE P,” the Texas Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facility (SAFPF) is a part of the Texas Substance Abuse Treatment Program (SATP) run by the Rehabilitation Programs Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). This is a program the […]

Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | June 27, 2024 | Criminal Law

TDCJ: Important Terms to Know The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) exists “…to provide public safety, promote positive change in offender behavior, reintegrate offenders into society, and assist victims of crime.” If you fall into any of these categories: whether a defendant charged with a crime, an inmate convicted of a crime, the victim […]