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Types of Felony Charges and Penalties in Texas

Texas law categorizes crimes as misdemeanors or felonies, then breaks each of those categories up into various levels of charges. Felonies alone are divided into...

Deadly Conduct Is a Third-Degree Felony in Texas

Texas has amended its laws to allow certain individuals over 21 to carry a handgun in a holster, either concealed or unconcealed, without a permit....

Burglary of a Motor Vehicle is Not the Same as Breaking Into a TX Home

Motor vehicles are often tempting targets for break-ins. They’re frequently left unattended and easy to enter, and they typically contain valuables such as navigation and...

Juvenile Criminal Defense: Should You Allow Your Child To Speak To The Police?

I am Brandon Fulgham with the Fulgham Law Firm. Welcome to our YouTube channel. A police officer called to speak to your child – what...

Are The Police Required To Read You Your Rights?

You have been arrested. Were the police supposed to read you your Miranda rights? Can your case be thrown out if they did not read...

TEXAS DRUG CRIME GUIDE

IMPORTANT DRUG TERMS THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Because the drug laws in Texas use specific terms that you may not be familiar with, the following...

Has a TX Protective Order Been Issued Against You? Your Gun Is Illegal

If you’re under a protective order in the state of Texas, the law states that possessing a firearm is illegal. However, this is not seen...

Criminal Harassment vs. Civil Harassment in Texas

Laws in Texas were created to serve a variety of purposes. One vital reason for law is to help maintain public peace and order by...

Caught Playing Porch Pirate in Texas?

With the incredible convenience involved in ordering things online and having them delivered to your doorstep (not to mention the extra safety it offers in...

Probable Cause Questions on Your TX Drug Charge? Read This!

Anyone who has watched a police show on television or seen a movie has heard the term “probable cause.” However, it probably doesn’t have a...

Do’s and Don’ts When Getting Detained in Texas

You may think you know what you’d do if you were ever arrested by police, but what you think and what may actually transpire can...

See a Dead Body in Texas? Not Reporting It Is a Crime

Evidence plays a vital role in any criminal case, for both the defense and the prosecution. Types of evidence include testimony, documents, and any other...