Police in Houston and around the state often rely on informants for tips that lead to arrests on drug charges. Authorities say this system is effective for arresting drug traffickers and other criminals. People in the drug trade may not realize that one of their...
If you are facing domestic violence allegations that involve fabricated details or the charges are completely baseless, you need to immediately identify strategies to protect yourself. These accusations will likely impact your life in many different ways, whether you...
A Texas 2019 farm bill made the production and distribution of hemp legal. Numerous news outlets have reported that this is heavily affecting marijuana charges in the state — causing some cities to go so far as to throw out charges for possession. But do these side...
Not all drugs impair driving ability, but there are many different types that can. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, substances that can cause impairment include illicit drugs, such as cannabis, methamphetamine and cocaine, as well as...
Texas college students may find their federal student aid at risk if they have a drug possession or trafficking conviction. If you report a drug conviction on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, you must also complete a supplemental worksheet....
Technology is constantly changing the ways in which we interact with the world around us, including how crime happens and how police find those who commit crimes. Many of us have our entire lives on our phones and bring it everywhere. Police know that, though, and can...
When Texas authorities find you to be in possession of marijuana, they may charge you with either a misdemeanor or felony offense. A felony offense brings with it harsher repercussions than a misdemeanor, and some of the consequences associated with felonies have the...
Attending college not only provides Texas students with an education, but it also offers the opportunity for life experiences. When these experiences include marijuana use, the consequences of a drug conviction can affect their long-term plans. We often represent...
Probably one of the most famous cases of a man suffering abuse is Johnny Depp. The actor faced accusations that he abused his ex-wife Amber Heard, but after all the evidence came out, it was Depp who suffered. The court of public opinion was too quick to take Heard's...
Texas law defines manslaughter beneath a fairly wide umbrella, which includes specific types of the charge. In some cases, a manslaughter charge can be successfully defended and proven to have been the result of extreme circumstances. The two main types include...
