What Rights Can I Lose If Convicted Of A Felony?
When it comes to a felony charge, most defendants are only thinking about the potential fine or jail time they face if convicted. But a felony conviction carries a wide...
Trying A Case During COVID And Sexual Assault Questions
What is it like trying a case during the pandemic? How have covid protocols affected the court process? Last week, I was on a trial in the 405th District Court...
How Different Is The Punishment For Drug Possession vs. Drug Trafficking?
Although public attitudes towards illicit drugs have softened in recent years, Texas still maintains some of the strictest anti-drug laws–and penalties–in the country. Even carrying a relatively small amount of...
Do I Have to Take a Breathalyzer Test? An Overview of Texas Law
In Texas, it is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher. One of the common ways law enforcement officers measure a...
Texas Criminal Defense Questions Answered By Galveston Criminal Defense Lawyer
Why hire a criminal defense attorney when I can get a court-appointed lawyer? Not everyone is entitled to a court-appointed lawyer. In order to get a court-appointed lawyer,...
Common Texas Criminal Defense Questions
Will I go to jail for a drug crime? There are a lot of factors that go into this. That’s going to depend on the amount of drugs that were...
Criminal Law Questions Answered By Galveston Attorney Mark Diaz
Galveston Criminal Defense Attorney Answers Common Criminal Law Questions Do Criminal Law Attorneys have payment plans? Well, most do. It’s going to depend on the complexity of the case, the...
Legal Questions Answered By Galveston Criminal Defense Lawyer
What should I do if I’m arrested? The first thing that you should do is bond out of jail. Once you’ve bonded out, you need to contact an...
What Federal Charges Are People That Stormed The United States Capitol Facing?
Many That Stormed The Capitol Are Facing Federal Charges On Jan. 6, 2021, a mob stormed the United States Capitol building in an attempt to prevent the certification of the...
What You Need To Know About Drug Manufacturing Laws In Texas
What Are Drug Manufacturing Laws In Texas? It is one thing to get arrested for possessing a couple of marijuana joints. But it is quite another to be charged with...
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