by Kristin Leigh | Dec 1, 2022 | Criminal Law
Why do I need a criminal defense lawyer? An experienced criminal defense lawyer will know the judicial system and will be able to provide guidance specific to your case. When it comes to the legislature and the definitions, you could find information online. However,...
by Kristin Leigh | Nov 24, 2022 | Criminal Law
Small Scale Decriminalization of Marijuana in Denton County After a petition in Denton County received over 3,000 signatures, legislative measures were taken to create “Proposition B,” or the decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana. While the drug is illegal...
by digitalempire | Oct 18, 2022 | Criminal Law
It depends. Pedestrians in a crosswalk have the right of way, so drivers must yield. Suppose the pedestrians not yet in a crosswalk. Then, they should yield to drivers until it’s safe to enter the crosswalk. Pedestrians do not have an unlimited right to barge into a...
by digitalempire | Oct 18, 2022 | Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure
How Crimes are Classified in Texas According to the Texas Penal Code, criminal offenses are separated into misdemeanors and felonies. Of the two classifications, misdemeanors are less serious than felonies. However, there are three (3) different levels of...
by digitalempire | Aug 18, 2022 | Drug Crimes
3 common defenses against drug charges Drug charges are frustrating, especially if you don’t feel that you deserve them. There are times when officers might accuse you of drug crimes when they’re not right to do so. They might have stopped you unfairly or have...
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure
Just about everyone is familiar with arrests, but not everyone understands how the arrest process works. Generally, police officers must obtain arrest warrants (from a judge) before they can arrest someone and take them into custody. However, a police officer has...
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Felonies, Misdemeanors
In Texas, criminal offenses in the state’s Penal Code are classified as misdemeanors and felonies, with felonies being the more serious of the two. Misdemeanors for example, are broken down into: Class A, Class B and Class C, with Class A misdemeanors being the most...
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Criminal Law, Drug Crimes
What is heroin exactly and what is it made out of? According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), “Heroin is an opioid drug made from morphine, a natural substance taken from the seed pod of the various opium poppy plants grown in Southeast and Southwest...
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Criminal Law, Drug Crimes, DUI/DWI, Traffic Violations
Help Keep Texas’ Roads Safe According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), “At least one person has died on Texas roadways every day since Nov. 7, 2000.” TxDOT Executive Director James Bass had this to say about the issue: “It’s heartbreaking to know...
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure
Hazing commonly occurs at middle schools, high schools and colleges. In Texas, “hazing” refers to an intentional, reckless act that occurs either on or off campus of an educational institution. It can be carried out by one individual who acts alone, or by a group of...
