Jeremy Rosenthal | December 18, 2025 | Sex Crimes
A Safe Christmas for Kids: Red Flags of Sexual Harassment During the Holidays
The holidays are meant to bring families together, including extended relatives. For children, however, that often means spending time in unfamiliar settings and around people they do not see regularly. While most holiday moments are positive, these changes can also create situations where inappropriate behavior goes unnoticed. Learning about the warning signs of sexual harassment…
Jeremy Rosenthal | December 16, 2025 | DWI
Why New Year’s Day Brings the Most DWI Arrests in McKinney, TX
Getting arrested for DWI is stressful under any circumstances. When it happens on New Year’s Day, however, the situation can feel even worse than usual. Many people are surprised to learn that January 1st consistently ranks as one of the busiest days of the year for DWI arrests in McKinney and across Texas. While celebrations…
Jeremy Rosenthal | November 20, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Differences Between the Juvenile Justice System and the Adult Criminal Justice System in Texas
When a person is accused of breaking the law in Texas, how their case is handled could depend largely on their age. The juvenile justice system and the adult criminal justice system operate with very different goals and procedures. In the Lone Star State, individuals under 17 years old are typically considered juveniles, while those…
Jeremy Rosenthal | November 19, 2025 | Criminal Defense
What Is the Difference Between Parole and Probation?
Understanding legal terms such as parole and probation is crucial if you’re facing criminal charges or are being sentenced. These two concepts may sound similar, but they refer to distinctly different aspects of the justice system, each with its own unique rules and applications. What Is Probation? Probation is a court-ordered alternative to incarceration that…
Jeremy Rosenthal | November 18, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Dropping Charges in Criminal Cases
Being detained and facing criminal charges brings stress, fear, and plenty of questions about your future. Sometimes, charges will get dropped, though. Knowing what it really means to have charges dropped, and how that process might happen, is essential if you want to protect your rights and make smart decisions during your case. Every situation…
Jeremy Rosenthal | October 30, 2025 | Criminal Defense
What Are the Safest and Most Dangerous Neighborhoods in McKinney, TX?
According to the numbers, McKinney unfortunately has a crime problem. The city’s crime index places earns it a spot in the 44th percentile for crime safety. In other words, 56% of cities in the U.S. are safer than McKinney. However, your risk of being a victim of a crime or being accused of a crime…
Jeremy Rosenthal | October 9, 2025 | Criminal Defense
5 Things to Remember if You’re up Against False Accusations in Court in Texas
Being wrongfully accused in a Texas courtroom is one of the scariest experiences anyone can face. Your freedom, reputation, and future all hang in the balance — and when accusations are false, the odds might feel stacked against you. However, there are things you can do to protect yourself, fight back, and work toward clearing…
Jeremy Rosenthal | September 16, 2025 | Criminal Defense
What Is the Difference Between a Dismissal, an Acquittal, and “No Charges Filed” in a Texas Criminal Case?
Most people’s view of the criminal justice system is that there’s a trial, and the defendant is pronounced either “guilty” or “not guilty.” But the reality is often not that simple. When police open a criminal investigation, there are many ways it can be resolved–and if you’re a potential suspect, you need to be aware…
Jeremy Rosenthal | September 11, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Roadside Checkpoints Are Constitutional: Texas Court of Appeals
A very recent case decided by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the State’s highest court of appeals to hear criminal cases, has established the lawfulness of roadside checkpoints under certain circumstances. This case will affect not only Driving While Intoxicated cases, but all criminal cases and the citizenry in general. I’ll explain. The Fourth…
Jeremy Rosenthal | September 10, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Am I Being Detained? 6 Questions You Should Ask During Interactions With the Police
Police encounters can happen quickly and unexpectedly. Knowing what to say and what not to say can make a big impact on protecting your rights. In McKinney, Texas, officers have broad authority to question people, but that authority has limits. Knowing what those limits are can help you avoid escalating the situation while ensuring you…