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A Texas criminal defense lawyer explains the available legal options. Being charged with theft in Texas is a serious criminal charge with serious consequences. That’s why it’s important for someone facing a theft charge to fully understand their rights, the penalties, the consequences of a theft conviction, and the potential legal options available to them....

Understanding a contentious defense to assault charges When attacked or threatened, many people choose to - or are forced to - defend themselves and their loved ones. It's not fair, but sometimes the victim who fights back is charged with assault. Under Texas law, there is a fine line between self-defense and assault. Therefore, you...

Following the United State Supreme Court's landmark ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, abortion is a criminal offense in Texas. As a result, medical professionals who perform abortions in Texas can face serious legal consequences, including prison time, fines, and professional sanctions. We are monitoring this...

Texas marijuana laws evolve at the state, county, and local level. Laws and attitudes about marijuana are rapidly evolving in the U.S. and Texas. It can be challenging to keep up with what's considered a marijuana crime and what isn't. While other states have legalized marijuana, Texas has not shifted in that direction. As a...

If you're confronted by police, here are some ways to exercise your rights. The Fifth Amendment gives Americans the right to protect themselves from self-incrimination. However, this right won't help you much if you don't understand when it applies and how to use it. In general, self-incrimination is when a person, under the pressure of...

Getting a clean slate isn't easy, but an expungement lawyer can help Even if you've repaid your debt to society, a criminal record can penalize you long after your sentence is complete. Past arrests and convictions that appear in background checks can compromise career, housing, education, and other opportunities. But it doesn't have to be...

False accusations are on the rise, and a DV conviction carries harsh penalties Domestic violence arrests skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, that means that false or exaggerated allegations of family violence and intimate partner abuse are up, too. Too often, when a family disagrees, 911 gets called to "teach a lesson" to a spouse,...

A Texas Criminal Defense Attorney Explains Your Right To Record Police The law hasn't changed much in years, but new questions about whether it's legal to record Texas police officer interactions keep coming up. It's understandable why there is confusion: Cops often order people to turn off their cameras, even when those people are completely...

A Conroe criminal defense attorney explains the law Entrapment is a legal defense that is often misunderstood. Not every undercover operation or sting can be considered entrapment. It can be difficult to prove. You need a skilled Texas attorney with an insider’s knowledge of how the legal system works to successfully argue an entrapment defense....

A Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Montgomery County Explains Delta-8 THC has been a way for people to get around the marijuana ban in Texas. That path may soon close. Initially bought and sold as a legal product, delta-8 THC’s status is being challenged by Texas’ Department of State Health Services (DSHS), which seeks to ban...