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Make sure you understand your rights when dealing with the police. When the police are investigating crimes, they need to follow the law. Someone who is suspected of committing a crime has constitutional rights. If those rights are violated, evidence wrongfully obtained by the police cannot be used in court. And if there is not…

Make sure you know when it is and isn’t legal to use deadly force. In Texas, self-defense is a fundamental, legally protected right, and in some circumstances, that includes the right to use a deadly weapon such as a firearm. However, self-defense does not apply in all circumstances. Rather, it is an “affirmative defense” —…

Protect your rights and freedom. If there is a warrant for your arrest, consult an attorney. An “arrest warrant,” commonly known as a “warrant of arrest” or simply a “warrant,” is a written directive issued by a judge or magistrate granting the police the authority to apprehend an individual. It can be issued for misdemeanor…

Police can legally lie and use dishonest tactics to get confessions. Lies, manipulation, and overall dishonest police interrogation techniques are major contributing factors to the epidemic of wrongful convictions in the United States. Some studies estimate that 4% to 6% of the U.S. prison population has been wrongly convicted. To protect their rights and freedom,…

In Texas, possession of even a small amount can lead to harsh penalities. Drug charges are a serious matter in Texas. Even a first-time conviction can result in jail time, fines, and a criminal record. There are two main types of drug charges in Texas: drug possession and drug trafficking. Drug possession is the unlawful act…

Texas has harsh penalties for criminal convictions – even for misdemeanors While it’s true that the more serious the charge, the more serious the potential consequences, in Texas, even a misdemeanor conviction can have huge implications on a person’s life. In Texas, a misdemeanor is a criminal charge that is punishable by a fine of…

In Texas and throughout the nation, the concept of consent plays a crucial role with regard to sexual assault charges. Sexual assault is unlike many other crimes because the same act can be either legal or criminal purely depending on consent. If you find yourself facing sexual assault charges or any other related charges in…

Conroe, TX Drug Charges Defense Attorney Clears Up Confusion About THC Vape Pen Possession We’ll be blunt: No, recreational THC vape pens are illegal in Texas. This catches some people off guard. Even in communities that have decriminalized possession of small amounts of marijuana, like Austin, Killeen, and Elgin, THC vape pens are illegal. Marijuana…

Always consult a criminal defense attorney before accepting a plea deal in Montgomery County. Few criminal cases actually go to trial. Instead, a Texas prosecutors’ association estimates that 98 percent of charges are resolved through plea bargains. To close a case quickly and avoid clogging the courts, prosecutors may offer a plea bargain to avoid…

Don’t forget that you have a right to remain silent If you’ve seen a crime drama, you’ve probably heard that you have a “right to remain silent.” This right is part of your Miranda rights. Movies and shows often depict police reading suspects their Miranda rights, but their depiction of the law is often inaccurate….