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Thanksgiving Weekend Crime in Galveston
Hey y’all, I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving holiday. What I want to do today on this Facebook live is similar to what I did after the biker rally, just go over the arrests that we had during the Thanksgiving holiday. It’s about what I expected, maybe a little less than I expected…. Read More »
Crimes Considered Assault That You May Not Be Aware Of
If you are charged with assault in Texas, there could be severe penalties. You could face years in prison, fines, and a permanent criminal record if convicted. However, it does not need to be this way. The assault lawyers in Chambers County at Mark Diaz & Associates can help provide the most vigorous defense… Read More »
How Harsh Are Drug Charges For Minors In Texas?
Parents may only know their children possess illegal drugs once they are called by law enforcement or the school about drug charges. If your child is facing a Harris County drug charge, it is essential to take care of the matter immediately. A drug crime conviction can prevent your child from going to college,… Read More »
Early Impacts From The New Texas Expunction Law
Most of us have made a mistake that caused negative consequences. Unfortunately, in some cases in Texas, one of those mistakes can lead to arrest, criminal charges, and even conviction. Unfortunately, most convictions cannot be removed from your record, but the law does allow an expunction in some cases. Find out below the early… Read More »
In What Cases Are Minors Charged As Adults In Texas?
Can you be charged as an adult in Texas if you are under 18? The short answer is yes; approximately 4.5% of the country’s juvenile criminal offenders in adult prisons are in Texas. A recent case involved a 16-year-old male in Houston accused of raping a mental health professional at a juvenile facility last… Read More »
Galveston Criminal Attorney Discusses Arrests During The Lone Star Rally
Lone Star Rally I decided to do another Facebook Live this week. I have more of a local topic that we can discuss. A lot of people ask me questions about the Lone Star Rally and arrests, I don’t know if the city of Galveston has put out official numbers yet, but I know… Read More »
Most Common Questions Asked by Potential Clients
Hey everyone, it’s been a long time so I thought that I would go back to the old way that I used to do this, which was going through some of the most popular web inquiries that we’ve had recently, just to give you all an idea of what’s out there, and what people… Read More »
How Violent Crimes Are Increasing In Texas
Murders roses at least 7% nationally in 2021, according to recent studies. In Texas, we have seen similar increases in violent crime in many cities. For example, Austin had 88 murders in 2021, a 90% increase from 47 in 2020. Other Texas’ biggest cities saw surges in homicides and other violent crimes: San Antonio:… Read More »
How Being On Sexual Offender Registry In Texas Can Impact Your Life
Like many crimes, being convicted of a sex crime can get you jail time, fines, probation, and more, including being identified as a sexual offender. However, after a convicted sex offender gets out of prison, you will need to register with the local sex offender registry. Being on a sex offender registry has devastating… Read More »
How a Family Violence Conviction in Texas Can Impact Your Life
Texas criminal laws include special provisions for family violence, viewing assault, threats, and other attacks as being more serious when they involve individuals living in a domestic arrangement. Unlawful acts can lead to misdemeanor charges, but you could be arrested for a felony under certain circumstances. A conviction in any family violence case may… Read More »
