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Charged with Evading Arrest in Texas? Here are Three Common Defenses

Updated October 11, 2021; Original Post: August 18, 2020 Evading Arrest Home » Blog » Charged with Evading Arrest in Texas? Here are Three Common Defenses Are you facing...

Is It Legal to Carry a Weapon While Wearing a Face Mask in TX?

Despite having blocked local officials from requiring people to wear masks in April, Governor Greg Abbott issued an official order that requires the use of...

Pulled Over in TX? Know Your Rights To Prevent a DWI Arrest

What Are your Rights When Pulled Over? Just because you are pulled over by the police in the state of Texas does not mean you...

Criminal Mischief Is Still a Charge in Texas

Updated September 20, 2021; Original Post: June 28, 2020 What exactly is criminal mischief? Good question. In our state, there are several criminal acts that...

Texas Courts Reopened June 1 — Start Prepping for Record Expunction

Getting your records expunged in the state of Texas is no easy task. The process is highly specific, eligibility requirements are stringent, and your petition...

Day Drinking During the Pandemic? Don’t Drive in Texas!

With malls closed, concerts canceled, and people being arrested for going to parks, a lot of people are resorting to just staying home. While many...

“Raise the Age” Policy Efforts: The Difference a Year Could Make

The Texas Juvenile Justice System is tasked with overseeing the handling and prosecution of juvenile offenders. As in other states around the US, Texas has...

How a Defense Strategy Can Change When a TX Assault is Aggravated

Assault is considered a violent crime, but the severity of what someone is charged with depends on the circumstances surrounding an incident. Generally speaking, there...

Texans, Don’t Try to Steal Toilet Paper from Restaurants

It’s no secret that toilet paper has become a hot commodity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Stories from different parts of the country and around the...

Posting Online You Have Coronavirus When You Don’t Is a Crime in Texas

Coronavirus (also known as COVID-19), is a concern for everybody right now. That’s why when a 23-year-old Woodville man falsely posted on social media that...

Intoxication Assault vs. Involuntary Manslaughter: A Fine Line in TX

Alcohol is an inebriant and, unfortunately, it can lead to lapses of character and judgment. It is not uncommon for someone to involuntarily commit a...

Yes, It Gets Hot in TX, but You Still Have to Keep Some Clothes On

Texas summers get brutal, with temperatures regularly soaring above 100 degrees…sometimes by the end of June. Most people beat the heat by living in the...