Individuals may not understand the potential consequences of being arrested for a crime in Texas. Others may be immediately concerned about how being arrested will affect their future and whether they will lose their job. One of the best ways...
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It is a terrible but not uncommon scenario: A man drives home after having drinks and watching the game with friends. He gets behind the wheel while inebriated. He T-bones another vehicle while making a left-hand turn at an excessive...
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Texas prosecutors take drug possession offenses seriously. They carry harsh penalties that can negatively affect a person’s life for years. Possession of even a small amount of a controlled substance, including marijuana, can result in jail time, probation, and a...
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Failure to appear in court can result in an additional criminal case for “bail jumping.” If you have missed a court date and have been accused of “bail jumping” in Texas, it is crucial that you contact an experienced criminal...
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Although several states have legalized recreational marijuana, Texas still strictly regulates marijuana and outlaws possessing, growing, or selling the drug. If you have been caught with weed in Texas, you will probably be arrested and charged with a drug-related crime,...
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Encounters with law enforcement can be dangerous for non-citizens in Texas. Criminal charges always carry the potential risk of being deported, even if the individual is innocent and has been wrongly charged. If you live in Texas and you have...
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If you have been arrested for a crime in Texas, you have many difficult decisions to make moving forward. You will need to decide how to plead to the charges, what legal defenses you should raise, and whether to accept...
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Although Texas has some of the most lenient firearm possession laws, prosecutors take unlawful possession of a firearm charge seriously. There are a few circumstances in which individuals cannot possess a firearm. Understanding how Texas handles firearm possession laws is...
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If you have been charged with drug possession in Texas, it is crucial that you work with an attorney who can develop an effective legal defense on your behalf. The specific type of defense that will work in your case...
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If you are going before a parole board, you may have questions about the process. You and your family can take steps to help you receive a favorable review. For example, your loved ones can submit letters of support that...
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False accusations of sexual assault can have extremely negative consequences for the accused, both criminally and civilly. Unfortunately, false accusations can happen in child custody and divorce cases. In other cases, a co-worker is accused of sexual harassment in the...
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Violent crimes involve a direct confrontation between the victim and the offender. Some examples of violent crimes include robbery, sexual assault, aggravated assault, and murder. Due to the violent nature of these types of crimes, they are charged as felonies,...
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