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A state supreme court recently had to clarify that, legally speaking, a person is not the same thing as a bag, box, or some other vessel. The Ohio State Supreme Court recently overturned the conviction of a new mother on a cocaine possession charge. Drug charges against the Ohio woman stem from when she gave...

For many people, a run-in with the criminal justice system leaves a mark. It doesn't matter whether the charges against you were dropped or you completed a 20-year sentence. Once you have any type of criminal record that shows up in a background check, it often takes legal action by an expungement attorney to keep...

New reports show that faulty breathalyzers and poorly trained officers are not the only things skewing blood alcohol content level tests used in driving while intoxicated (DWI) cases. A major recall of medical test tubes — thousands of which were used in DWI convictions — is raising questions about the results and fairness. According to...

More than 200 Houston-area narcotics convictions have the potential to be overturned now that a former city police officer's alleged misdeeds have come to light. State prosecutors are reviewing past convictions involving retired Houston police officer Gerald Goines. The veteran member of the force now faces murder and tampering charges over a possibly illegal 2019...

Hope for Texas marijuana reform is going up in smoke. Of the more than 60 bills filed this legislative session to reduce penalties and/or expand access to marijuana, only two made it to the governor. Both bills propose minor tweaks to Texas’s overly harsh marijuana laws and punishments. Neither addresses decriminalization. A bill regarding parental...

The waitlist is growing for a new THC breathalyzer that promises to revolutionize the detection of marijuana use. California-based Hound Labs says its marijuana breathalyzer can detect if a person has smoked marijuana within the last 4 hours. The THC breathalyzer is being pitched for use in roadside sobriety checks as well as the workplace....

Seeing a police officer at your door is enough to make anyone’s heart skip a beat. Whether you think you know why the police are there or not, the same set of laws, rights, and protections apply. Invoking your rights at such a critical time can potentially save you from criminal arrest, having your property...

  Do you have an arrest on your record? If so, you likely have questions that need answers. The lawyers at The Webb Firm, P.C. answer common questions regarding expungement in Texas. If you were arrested but weren't charged with a crime, your arrest and court records will still be available to the public. That...

You can't always predict when a police officer will pull you over or show up at your home or place of employment. When you're suddenly placed under arrest and charged, you may not be fully aware of the reasons why. It's important to understand that police can only make arrests based on suspicion, probable cause...

Were you accused of committing assault against a loved one or relative in Texas? Have you been arrested and charged with domestic violence? You could be facing harsh legal consequences under the Texas penal code. It's critical that you understand the nature of a domestic assault charge and the potential legal consequences you could be...