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Galveston Criminal Defense Attorney On Bail Bond Process & Bail Reform
Bonding Process in Galveston County Hey guys, I’m back here giving y’all another live session. I apologize for not being here last week, I was in a jury trial for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty for my client. This week, I thought that I would… Read More »
Texas Drug Laws | What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
It is no secret that state law enforcement cracks down on individuals who violate drug laws in Texas; in fact, Texas makes almost 89,000 arrests for drug abuse violations every year statewide. Texas drug laws define the four primary forms of criminal activity, including: Drug possession, i.e., having an illegal substance in your care,… Read More »
Are Parents Responsible For Crimes Committed By Underage Children?
Parents take on an enormous amount of responsibility when they have kids. This is especially true considering the legal, moral, and financial obligations involved with raising a healthy, well-rounded child. However, there is another aspect of parental responsibility that you might not realize when it comes to criminal activity by minors under the age… Read More »
What Percentage Of Domestic Violence Cases Get Dismissed?
When you know that Texas laws take domestic violence, or “family violence” as it is referred to in Texas very seriously, you probably expect that the percentage of cases that get dismissed will be pretty low. After all, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) arrests almost 225,000 offenders for family violence, which refers… Read More »
Which Weapons Charges Are Considered Serious Crimes In Texas?
All criminal arrests carry serious implications, but the level of severity for Texas weapons charges is generally a question of how you view punishment. If you do not mind going to jail, paying fines, and facing other consequences, you might not consider gun crimes to be a big deal. For those who treasure their… Read More »
Galveston Criminal Defense Attorney Discusses Domestic Violence Increase And COVID
An Update On Criminal Law And Domestic Violence Increases During The COVID Pandemic I wanted to talk about some new things that have started coming up. I think I’ve talked about it before, but during the initial COVID shutdown, we saw an increase in domestic violence cases. It’s pretty clear that it was because… Read More »
What Determines Whether A Crime Is Prosecuted By The State Or Federally?
When you have been arrested or indicted for a crime, the distinction between state and federal charges is probably not the first thing on your mind. Article 1 of the US Constitution empowers the Legislative Branch to enact criminal statutes, and Congress has passed hundreds of laws that fall under US Code Title 18… Read More »
How Severe Are Armed Robbery Charges In Texas?
It may not be welcome news if you were recently arrested but, to put it bluntly, Texas armed robbery charges are among the most serious a person can face. Texas statutes use the term “aggravated robbery” when certain factors are present in a robbery scenario, and having a firearm or deadly weapon is one… Read More »
Galveston Criminal Defense Attorney Discusses Michigan School Shooting Evidence
Discussing The Fallout of the Oxford High School Shooter Tragedy Several people have asked me what I thought about that case in Michigan, the school shooting incident, where the shooter’s parents have now been arrested, in connection with his crimes. I guess part of that is, do we think, as defense attorneys, that this… Read More »
What are the Penalties for Drug Trafficking in Texas?
When you know that Texas has some of the toughest controlled substances laws in the U.S., you can guess the penalties for drug trafficking will be severe. The details depend on whether the charges involve a felony or misdemeanor under the Texas statute on drug trafficking. This statute makes it a crime to knowingly… Read More »
