Persons who use or sell drugs could find themselves in legal troubles in Texas. The Lone Star State's laws could deliver long prison sentences to persons convicted of serious trafficking offenses. Even persons arrested for possessing small amounts might end up facing...
Criminal Defense
Texas man charged with DWI after accident
A Texas man was taken into custody on suspicion of drunk driving on the night of Sept. 19 after being involved in a two-vehicle accident. After being processed at the Brazos County Jail, the 25-year-old Bryan resident secured his release by posting bonds in the amount...
Beware of faulty field drug tests
If you are apprehended in Texas and officers find something that they think may be an illegal narcotic, they may use a field test on the spot to test whether it is a drug. However, some of these tests may be flawed, resulting in false positives that can place a...
Common Expungement Myths Exposed
All criminal convictions have both direct consequences, such as jail time or court supervision, and collateral consequences, like immigration problems. One of the most significant collateral consequences of a conviction is the conviction itself. Convicted criminals...
How to Get Out of Jail in Parker County
Reasonable bail, which is guaranteed by the Eighth Amendment, is probably one of the most important guarantees in the Bill of Rights. Many jurors assume that people who are in jail must have done something wrong. Parker County prosecutors know this, so they usually do...
The Three Standards of Evidence in Criminal Cases
Most people know that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The presumption of innocence is rather unique to American law. In many other parts of the world, defendants are presumed guilty until they prove their innocence. However, not everyone knows...
Five Search Warrant Exceptions in Drug Cases
Generally, officers must have search warrants to seize physical evidence, such as illegal drugs. However, in many of these cases, things happen so quickly that officers do not bother with search warrants. Despite the prohibition against warrantless searches in the...
Three Types of White Collar Crime
White collar crime is an umbrella term for a number of nonviolent crimes which usually involve theft of money or services. Some people think "nonviolent" is synonymous with not serious. Indeed, public and policymakers viewpoints have changed some in this area, mostly...
How Do I Get Off the Sex Offender List in Texas?
California passed the first sex offender registration law way back in 1947. These laws became increasingly common beginning in the 1980s, culminating with the federal Jacob Wetterling Act in 1994. Patty Wetterling, who lobbied extensively for this legislation...
Immediate Jail Release: Jumpstarting a Tarrant County Criminal Defense
Jail release is more than personal convenience. It's also more than in the best interests of your job and family. It's even more than the best thing for your mental state. If the defendant is incarcerated, it's almost impossible to mount a successful defense. Most...