Under Texas law, prostitution is generally a Class B misdemeanor. The penalty for prostitution in Texas is the potential for several months in jail and significant fines. A second or subsequent conviction calls for more substantial punishments, including up to two years in state prison. If police accused you of prostitution or if you already…
What Happens During an Arraignment in Texas
The Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution grants every person the right to hear the charges filed against them. You get this opportunity during an arraignment. Considered the first formal step of the criminal court process, an arraignment is a pre-trial court hearing in which you are formally charged. Individuals charged with felonies, such as…