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What Are The Top 5 Crimes In Texas?
If you Google “Top 5 Crimes in Texas,” you will find that the top five crimes in Texas are drugs No. 1 – not a shocker. I wouldn’t have had to Google it to find that out. No. 2 is theft. No. 3 is aggravated assault. No. 4 is burglary. No. 5 is robbery. … Read More »
8 Steps To Take If Pulled Over For Drunk Driving In Galveston County
You are driving home after having dinner at a restaurant in Galveston County. You had a couple of drinks with dinner but you still think you are well below the legal limit. Nevertheless, as you make your way home you suddenly see the light and sirens of a police car behind you. Maybe you… Read More »
Common Questions On Homicide And Manslaughter In Texas
Homicide is one of the most serious crimes a person can be charged with. In this legal Q&A Galveston County criminal defense attorney answers common questions on homicide and manslaughter. Is it legal to kill for self-defense? I don’t like the way that question is worded. When you say is it legal to kill… Read More »
Questions On Drug Manufacturing Charges In Texas
The questions this week center on drug manufacturing charges and delivery, which is an enhancement from possession according to Texas Statutes. If there is any evidence that you are either manufacturing or delivering drugs, that is an enhancement. Whatever level of punishment you were at, an enhancement would bump it up to the next… Read More »
9 Common Legal Questions Asked Around Galveston Texas
Galveston County Criminal Defense Attorney Mark Diaz Answers Common Legal Questions in Texas Do I need to hire a criminal defense attorney to represent me if it isn’t a serious crime? As I’ve said before, you always need an attorney when you are charged with a crime. A misdemeanor can lead to a criminal… Read More »
8 Common Texas Drug Crime Questions Answered
Do I need a lawyer for simple drug possession? You need a lawyer anytime you’re going into court. Every time you go to court on a criminal case, you’re dealing with a situation that could have an impact on you for the rest of your life. Possession of a drug is going to… Read More »
Things To Avoid When You Are Being Accused Of Domestic Violence
Arguments among spouses and other family members are not uncommon. Sometimes these arguments can get quite tense and emotional. But when a disagreement results in any form of physical violence, the law may end up getting involved. Domestic violence–or family violence, as it is formally known in the Texas Family Code–is classified as any… Read More »
What Drug Laws In Texas Are The Harshest?
Drug laws in Texas can be tough so it is no surprise that Texas is often described as a state that is particularly harsh when it comes to illegal drug use. Although this reputation may not be completely accurate, it is impossible to deny the substantial legal penalties a person may face if convicted… Read More »
What Is the Difference in Punishment for Burglary and Robbery?
One of the most fundamental principles of civilization is that stealing is wrong. Think back to the Ten Commandments in the Bible, which includes the admonition, “Thou shall not steal.” Even thousands of years ago, society understood the need to punish those who took things that did not belong to them. In present-day Texas… Read More »
Common Questions On Drug Crime Charges In Texas
Should you let your child/teenager be interviewed by the police as a suspect in a crime? No. It’s the same for a child or teenager as it is for an adult, you would not want to speak to investigators without the presence of an attorney. In any type of criminal investigation. I’ve said that… Read More »
