Is Assault On A Family Member A More Serious Crime?
Being charged with assault in Texas is a serious situation. Depending on the circumstances, you face anything from a Class C misdemeanor to a first-degree felony. The county prosecutor will...
Will A Medical Marijuana Card From Another State Protect Me In Texas?
Legal medical marijuana use is more common in the US today, but there are many questions about its legality in Texas. For example, can you use a medical marijuana card...
How Did The Supreme Court Miranda Ruling Impact Citizens’ Rights?
If you watch TV and films, you probably know the Miranda warning: You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be held against you in a court...
Why Probation Can Sometimes Be A Bad Idea
Probation can be an attractive option over to going to jail for certain charges, but there are several things to consider before agreeing to this condition. Learn more about probation...
What To Know About Fentanyl As Galveston County Overdose Deaths Soar
Fentanyl overdoses are plaguing the country, and this nationwide problem has also become a local problem here in Galveston County. Learn about the area’s many fentanyl problems in this article,...
What Happens When A DWI Becomes Vehicular Homicide?
You were driving drunk in Harris County and caused the death of another person. Depending on the circumstances, you could face one of these charges in Texas: criminally negligent homicide,...
Reasons You Should Never Lie To Your Lawyer
Some may think that it is evident that you should never lie to your attorney about your criminal case. But some defendants still do not tell their attorneys the entire...
Serious Crimes That Can Result In Deportation
All US immigrants, including people with green cards, may face deportation if they violate specific US laws. The most common reason someone may face deportation is if evidence is discovered...
What Impact Will Texas Medical Cannabis Law Have On Recreational Cannabis?
Texas laws on cannabis are in flux, and there is considerable confusion about what is legal and what is not. Since 2019, the state legislature has legalized some forms of...
What Crimes Increase In Summer?
Crime rates tend to follow as temperatures rise in the spring and summer months in the US. Criminologists have debated for decades why this happens, but certain crimes, especially violent...