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...
Month: June 2020
How do abused men often end up with false accusations against them?
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...
Understanding manslaughter defense options
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...
Claiming self-defense against manslaughter charges
The death of a person in violent circumstances can lead to serious charges like manslaughter. However, the fact that someone was killed does not necessarily mean a crime was committed. Manslaughter and self-defense Self-defense is an available defense to manslaughter...
Does a police officer need a warrant to search my vehicle?
When stopped by a police officer, Texas law requires that you pull over and turn off your vehicle when it is safe to do so. An officer may have multiple reasons for stopping you. Perhaps you have a taillight out or maybe the officer suspects you of driving illegally....
Texas’ new hemp laws have led to fewer marijuana prosecutions
Texas legalized hemp and hemp-derived products. It also changed its legal definition of marijuana in 2019. That has created conviction issues for our state and anyone who uses hemp or marijuana. The levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) now determines if it is hemp or...
When is a person too high to drive?
In the U.S. today, there is a widely-accepted and clear national standard for what is considered too drunk to drive legally – a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. But while most people understand the dangers of driving while intoxicated and wouldn’t dare...