BLOG

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you felt the need to defend yourself, but the threat wasn't entirely clear-cut? Maybe someone was approaching you aggressively in a dark parking lot, or perhaps someone made a sudden movement towards their pocket that seemed like they might be reaching for a weapon. In Texas, where self-defense is a fundamental right, these situations can be particularly confusing.

If you were in a situation in which you needed to use self-defense, and now you are facing criminal charges or are under investigation, you might be wondering about the rules for self-defense in Texas.

Many people have become crime show junkies through TV, movies, and the ever-expanding world of podcasts, but you won’t learn much about Texas law that way. The Lone Star State has its own way of doing things, including criminal law.