If you are like most adults, you spend a lot of time online. A significant percentage of that time may be spent on various social media platforms. However, if you have recently been accused of criminal wrongdoing, it is time to rethink your approach to these...
Criminal Defense
What if a person under 21 is charged with weapons violations?
Texas is rightfully viewed as a state where people are free to carry a weapon if they see fit. The Second Amendment is important in the Lone Star State and most people understand the fundamentals of responsible weapon ownership and adhere to the law. However, even...
When is the use of deadly force in self-defense justified?
Manslaughter is an incredibly serious offense in Texas. Whether you are accused of voluntary manslaughter or involuntary manslaughter, you should examine all of your defense options. Depending on the facts of your case, you might be able to argue that you acted in...
Drug-related crimes in Texas
Texas is tough on drug crimes. If you are a young college student, it is critical to keep this in mind because the consequences of a drug-related conviction can be very serious. Changes in drug laws Even though Texas has made some changes to its laws regarding drugs,...
Can I get my spouse to just drop the charges?
For many people, most of what they know about the law they learned from television shows and movies. They call it the University of Law & Order, but unfortunately, these programs are accurate and they often perpetuate legal myths that can get people in trouble,...
More information on flying with pot and pot derivatives
Readers of this legal blog know the dangers of carrying pot in our state, including when traveling. Recently, we posted about flying with marijuana. However, many questions were left unanswered from that popular post, which is the focus of this post. Pot derivatives...
After a serious accident, a person may face felony charges
An accident that leaves a person seriously injured or dead will no doubt get the attention of Houston’s police and prosecutors. They will investigate such accidents carefully. As part of their investigation; they will try to determine if the responsible driver was...
Your dorm room is not an arrest-free zone
The Fourth Amendment protects individuals from unreasonable search and seizure in their homes and other places such as (to a certain extent) their vehicles. College students also possess constitutional rights in their dorm rooms. But these rights have special...
Four reasons why you shouldn’t talk to the police
When you’re under investigation for criminal wrongdoing, you might feel an urge to talk to the police. A lot of individuals in your situation feel the same way. They think that they can get out ahead of the issue and talk their way out of any suspicion. But doing so...
Court case details the importance of criminal intent
The legal distinction between types of homicide—the unlawful killing of one person by another—often centers around one word, “intent.” The crime charged, and the accompanying severity of punishment can turn exclusively on this element. The extent to which individuals...