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How To Get Out of Jury Duty
How do I get out of jury duty? The best answer to this is to show up and participate. There are only a limited amount…
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Arraignment
What is arraignment? This the time where a person is informed of the charges against them in court. Once the judge reads the charges and…
Is CBD Oil Legal?
Is CBD oil Legal? Yes if it has not more than .3 THC, Tetrahydrocannabinol. Tetrahydrocannabinol What is Tetrahydrocannabinol? It is THC. It is primary psychoactive…
Deed
What us a Deed? A deed is a written document that conveys legal and equitable title to real property from a grantor to a grantee.…
Preemption
What is Preemption? Preemption occurs either when the federal government forestalls a state law or alternatively a state law overrules a local ordinance. When a…
CDL Alcohol Limit
What is the legal alcohol limit while driving a commercial motor vehicle? .04 is the legal limit according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.…
Can I Get Deferred Adjudication for a DWI in Texas?
The answer is YES beginning September 1, 2019. The Texas Legislature passed a new bill , TX HB3582, making it possible to get Deferred Adjudication…
What to do After a Car Accident That’s Not Your Fault
The first thing is your safety. Try to get yourself and others to a safe place out of traffic if possible. If there are any…
Texas Noise Violation
Is There a Texas State Law Noise Ordinance? State law and an ordinance are 2 different things. The ordinances in a particular city are different…
Win Your ALR Hearing in Texas
You have been arrested or charged with a Texas DWI or DUI. You now are facing a driver’s license suspension and need advice fast. Quick…
Blood Alcohol Content
What is Blood Alcohol Content? Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is also called blood alcohol concentration and is the measurement of alcohol in the blood. It…
Aggravated Assault Texas
What is Aggravated Assault in Texas? This is a serious Texas crime that is punishable as a 1st or 2nd Degree Felony depending on the…
Texas Warrant Search
A Texas arrest warrant can be issued for several different reasons. If the police think a crime has been committed a detective will put together…
Criminal Defense Lawyer Job Description
Lawyers, like many people, are asked all the time about what it is that they do for work. The lawyer will answer, “I practice law.” But the…
Perjury Definition
Black’s Law Dictionary defines perjury as the willful assertion as to a matter of fact, opinion, belief, or knowledge, made by a witness in a…
Texas Animal Cruelty Laws
Believe it or not, but any kind of animal cruelty was not a felony in Texas until 2001. It took Loco, a Dallas puppy, to…
Texas Dangerous Dog Law
There are several ways a dog can get in hot water. The law at the state level has statutes that cover Texas. Many municipalities have…
Texas Drone Laws
UPDATE!!! On March 28, 2022 the Texas Drone Law was ruled unconstitutional in the Western District of Texas in Austin, TX. “U.S. District Judge Robert…
Sending Drugs Through The Mail Penalty
Mailing drugs without a license is a federal offense. Sending drugs legally through the mail requires a license with the DEA. This is considered distribution…
Dui vs Dwi
Dui stands for driving under the influence. Dwi is driving while intoxicated. The specific use of these terms describing a crime for a person in…
Protective Order Texas
A Texas Protective Order begins with an application. Under the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 7A a victim, or parent or guardian of a…
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
In Texas Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (PODP) is a class C misdemeanor punishable by up to a $500 fine. Delivery of Drug Paraphernalia or possession with…
What are the Miranda Rights?
In Phoenix, Az in 1963 Ernesto Miranda was asked to accompany police officers to the station to answer question about the kidnapping and rape of…
Can I check my Drivers License Status Online
I handle various criminal defense cases in Texas. Some of the Texas Statutes can affect a person’s Texas drivers license. Call or contact me on…
How To Beat a Felony Drug Charge
A possession of a drug charge requires a person to be in actual possession of a controlled substance. “Possession” is defined in the Texas Penal…
If Charges Are Dismissed Do You Have a Criminal Record?
Yes, an arrest is reported by the jail to the Texas Department of Public Safety records. Obviously charges have to be filed in order to…
Austin Jail Release
How do I bond out of the Travis County Jail? First thing to do is a Travis County Inmate Search. If someone is in jail,…
How Long Does a DWI Stay on Your Record?
How Long Does a DWI Stay on Your Record In Texas? The short answer is forever. But I need to elaborate. The question should be…
Invasive Visual Recording
What is Invasive Visual Recording? A person without the other person’s consent invades the privacy of the other person by photographing or by videotaping or…
Jail Release and Criminal Process
What is Jail Release? The jailing process begins with either a warrant or an on site arrest. A warrant is the result of a criminal…
Is Forging a Prescription a Felony?
Yes, it is a felony in most cases. Felony charges will in include schedule 1 through 4 levels. Unless the controlled substance is a schedule…
Texas Penal Code Criminal Trespass
What is Notice of Criminal Trespass Texas? Notice is a very important consideration when proving someone is trespassing. Notice of trespassing in Texas is defined…
Age of Consent in Texas
What is the Legal Age in Texas? The legal age of consent to have sex is 17 years of age. If a child younger than…
Will a Misdemeanor Show up on a Background Check?
This question on whether a misdemeanor will affect a background check is too vague and needs to be more specific to answer accurately. So maybe…
Texas Driver’s License Suspension
Will I lose My Drivers License With DUI or DWI? It is very possible that a Texas drivers license will be suspended after a DUI…
Lawyer for Assault Family Violence Causing Bodily Injury
Assaults accusations at home are a common charge in Texas. Many times arguments are the result of a minor disagreement that gets blown out of…
Best Portable Breath Test
Portable Breath Test Use By Law Enforcement First of all portable breath tests or PBTs for short are not admissible in court in Texas. They…