Drug Possession Charges in Texas and Their Cost
In Texas, drug possession is a serious criminal offense. Texas has some of the most stringent drug laws in the entire country. If you are arrested on Galveston drug possession...
Consequences of Violating Probation
In Texas, probation is often referred to as “community supervision.” Under state law (Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 42A.001), community supervision is defined as an alternative to incarceration during which...
Cellphones and Your Rights – Illegal Police Searches
Under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, you are protected against unreasonable searches and seizures by governmental authorities. With the amount of sensitive information typically contained on a person’s...
Collateral Consequences of Criminal Charges
A criminal conviction can have serious consequences for the alleged offender, both direct and indirect. The direct consequences are generally found within the state and federal criminal codes. They include...