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If You’ve Been Convicted of a Crime Stay Off Social Media
After being arrested and convicted of a crime in Texas, you probably assume that your experience with the criminal justice system concludes after you meet the requirements of your sentence. Once you serve your term of incarceration, pay the fines and/or restitution, and complete probation, it seems logical that the criminal conviction is behind… Read More »
DUI Treatment For First-Time Offenders What You Need to Know
Everybody knows it’s wrong to drink and drive. Not only is driving under the influence a crime, but it is also a grave threat to the safety of the driver and that of other people. While most first-time DUI offenses are categorized as misdemeanors, they can still carry with them severe short-term and long-term… Read More »
Galveston Criminal Attorney Discusses Definition of Possession of a Controlled Substance And Due Process
What does it mean to be found in possession of a controlled substance? While that is a very broad question, I can give you some general rules about possession. First, it has to be intentional and knowing to be in possession of something. You have to either have the intent to be in possession… Read More »
Reasons You Should Never Defend Yourself In Court
If you are facing criminal charges in Texas, you will no doubt at least consider representing yourself as a pro se defendant at some point. There are a few reasons people in your position think about taking on the defense of their own criminal case, such as: When it is your first offense, you… Read More »
How Difficult Is Expungement In Texas?
If you were arrested and/or convicted on Texas criminal charges, served your sentence through incarceration, and paid all related fines and restitution, you probably think the criminal process is over. In truth, even though you paid your debt to society, there may be lingering implications for your life. For instance, a criminal conviction or… Read More »
Galveston Criminal Defense Attorney Discusses New Texas Open Carry Law
Texas New Open Carry Law Some people call it constitutional carry, some people call it open carry, I’m going to stay out of the politics of it, I don’t know why gun legislation needs to be a political topic. I just want to talk about the actual legislation. It appears that Texas has decided… Read More »
Can a Felony be Expunged in Texas?
If you have a felony arrest as part of your criminal record in Texas, it is likely you have already faced significant challenges due to your past. A felony arrest has numerous collateral consequences. For instance: You could be denied employment if a criminal background check reveals a past conviction, or if you are… Read More »
Galveston Criminal Defense Attorney Discusses Recent Criminal Events On The Island
Crime in Galveston County runs the gamut from DWI and cannabis possession to breaking ann entering and murder. Here we are discussing some recent crimes on Galveston Island and elsewhere in the county. What are some of the issues you see in cases of minors in possession of marijuana? In cases of minors in… Read More »
What Are the Penalties for Possession of a Controlled Substance in Texas?
While any violation of Texas drug laws is an extremely serious matter, data indicates that the bulk of these cases involve possession charges. There are around 1.84 million arrests across the U.S. for various forms of illegal drug-related activity, and more than four-fifths are for possessing an illegal controlled substance. At the state level,… Read More »
Why Is Due Process Important In Texas?
If you are charged with a crime, all of the rights that protect you, from the right to counsel to the right to remain silent to the right to a jury, all fall under the umbrella of “due process.” It is “due process” that is designed to protect criminal defendants from passion and prejudice… Read More »
