Texas Criminal Defense Insights — page 49
Practical, statute-anchored guides on Texas criminal defense — bond practice, suppression, probation, and license-defense intersections.
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Statute of Limitations on Rape — Texas and All States
Texas rape SOL: no limit with DNA evidence; 10 years without DNA for adults; 20 years from 18th birthday for minors. State-by-state reference included.
What Crimes Have No Statute of Limitations in Texas?
Texas crimes with no SOL: murder, capital murder, manslaughter, continuous sexual abuse, DNA-identified sex crimes, trafficking, attempted murder.
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Texas Criminal Procedure
How autism spectrum disorder affects Texas criminal cases — interrogation, mens rea, competency, sentencing.
Personality Disorders and Texas Mens Rea Defenses
How personality disorders affect Texas criminal cases — mens rea, sentencing mitigation, treatment-focused alternatives.
Mental Health Treatment in Texas Jail and Prison
Mental health treatment in Texas jails and prisons — what
How Long Is the Statute of Limitations? Reference Chart
Quick reference: murder unlimited, felonies 3-7 years typical, misdemeanors 1-2 years, civil claims 1-6 years depending on type and state.
Childhood Trauma and Texas Juvenile Delinquency Defense
How childhood trauma affects Texas juvenile delinquency cases — defense strategies, treatment, juvenile justice alternatives.
Postpartum Depression and Texas Criminal Cases — Defense Strategies
Postpartum depression and Texas criminal defense — Penal Code §19.04(c), perinatal mood disorders, specialized treatment.
Statute of Limitations NY — Civil and Criminal Reference
New York SOL reference: murder unlimited, felonies 5 years default, misdemeanors 2 years. Child Victims Act expanded sex crime SOL to age 55.
Schizophrenia and Texas Insanity Defense Under Penal Code §8.01
How schizophrenia supports Texas insanity defense under Penal Code §8.01 — diagnostic requirements, expert testimony, post-verdict outcomes.
Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations — State Guide
Medical malpractice SOL by state: Texas 2 years from injury (10-year statute of repose), most states 2-3 years. Discovery rule and tolling explained.
Depression as a Mitigating Factor in Texas Sentencing
Major depression as mitigating factor in Texas criminal sentencing — documentation, expert testimony, treatment-focused outcomes.
IRS Statute of Limitations — Tax Audits and Collection
IRS audit SOL is 3 years (6 years for substantial omission, unlimited for fraud). Collection SOL is 10 years from assessment. Texas Comptroller comparison.
Bipolar Disorder and Texas Criminal Competency Standards
How bipolar disorder affects Texas criminal cases — mania, competency, insanity defense, sentencing mitigation.
Is There a Statute of Limitations on Child Abuse in Texas?
Texas SOL on child abuse: no limit for continuous sexual abuse and DNA cases; 20 years from 18th birthday for most child sex offenses.