Criminal Justice Blog

Don’t Let False Accusations Ruin Your Future. Attorney Andrea M. Kolski fights for you.

False allegations of abuse are a growing problem in Texas criminal courts. When an innocent person gets falsely accused of a crime, they must do the seemingly impossible by proving something didn’t happen. Proving a negative in life is a challenge but especially when your freedom and your future are on the line. Whenever false…

Cyberstalking Charges in Texas Cyberstalking charges can be devastating and often confusing for anyone accused in Texas. A cyberstalking charge can threaten your freedom, reputation, and future. However, Recent studies suggest that ambiguous online behavior is frequently misinterpreted, which could lead to complex charges. These allegations can instantly damage your career, relationships, and personal life. Texas law treats…

Texas bail reform has made it easier to keep people in jail before trial, even if they haven’t been convicted of a crime. New constitutional amendments and laws now require judges to deny bail in certain cases, reshaping the rules around pretrial detention in Texas. Someone can lose their job, their home, or even custody of their…

Texas Proposition 3 is a newly passed constitutional amendment that allows judges to deny bail in certain violent and sexual felony cases. While it’s intended to target dangerous offenders, the real-world consequences could reach far beyond those accused of the most serious crimes. It’s already causing problems for people in contentious divorces, custody disputes, and family…

When a child is arrested for a crime in Texas, the legal process is different than that used for adults. Texas classifies juvenile delinquency into four main types that affect how a child’s case proceeds. Understanding these differences can help parents navigate an often confusing system. For example, parents are often surprised that, in some…

Facing prostitution charges in Texas can lead to serious legal consequences, from criminal fines and jail time to long-term damage to your record and personal reputation. A winning defense is possible and an experienced online solicitation attorney is often the difference between walking free or time behind bars. Some may employ defenses like suppression of evidence, plea…

Texas drug possession charges can lead to some of the country’s harshest penalties when it comes to controlled substances, with January 2025’s top three federal District Court judges for narcotics crime cases resulting in convictions all hailing from the Lone Star State. Andrea Kolski is an award winning criminal defense attorney with over 25 years of…

Online solicitation of a minor in Texas is a crime punishable by prison, hefty fines, and lifetime registration as a sex offender. As a former prosecutor and online solicitation criminal defense lawyer with over 25 years trial experience, we’ve narrowed down these 5 actions that can land you in jail. Few people realize the extent of…

Your freedom could hinge on two simple words: lack of intent. While package theft dominates Texas crime statistics, affecting 21% of victims, countless other criminal charges collapse when prosecutors can’t prove you meant to break the law. Whether you accidentally damaged property, unknowingly possessed something illegal, or found yourself in the wrong place at the wrong time,…