Is a First-Time Offense Really “No Big Deal”? What Texas Defendants Should Know 

Hands gripping jail bars symbolizing the serious consequences of a first-time criminal offense in Texas

It’s one of the most common things people say after an arrest: “It’s my first offense. This isn’t a big deal… right?”  In Texas, a first-time offense is often treated more seriously than people expect. While being a first-time offender can work in your favor, it does not mean charges will automatically be dismissed or that the consequences […]