Articles Posted in Criminal Law

Wondering if there’s a warrant out for your arrest? How do you find out if there’s a warrant for your arrest? Few people consider these questions when going about their day but it can be devastating to find out the hard way. Most people are unaware that it’s possible to have an arrest warrant without…

When facing drug possession charges, many people fail to realize the value of hiring a drug possession lawyer until it’s too late. With the highest conviction rates in the nation, Texas courts are notoriously tough for anyone facing charges. Texas law enforcement aggressively pursues drug crimes and the punishments can be devastating if convicted. When…

The Texas legislature was quite busy in 2023 passing a slew of new laws and increased punishments for drug crimes and other criminal offenses. Even though research suggests that harsher laws and tougher penalties have little effect on drug use, distribution, and drug crime, Texas officials continue to ram through increasingly severe legislation. One wonders…

Like it or not, drug possession and drug related crimes are all too common in Texas and throughout the US. In the United States, more than one out of every four arrests is related to a drug offense. In fact, more than 1.1 million Americans are arrested every year for drug offenses. That means there…

Police sting operations in Texas are on the rise. While these operations are intended to catch people engaged in illegal sex crimes, it’s common for innocent people to get caught in the crosshairs. Defending against false allegations of solicitation or online sex crimes can be very difficult even for the innocent. Having an aggressive, experienced,…

Smartphones, laptops, and social media apps allow us instant communication and access to the internet virtually anywhere, anytime. But this technology comes at a price. Sometimes that price can mean unintentionally breaking the law. For example, a 61-year-old man from McAllen, Texas was recently arrested for coercion and enticement of a minor using WhatsApp on…

Every year, the FBI records approximately 800,000 online cyber crimes. While we’re all glad when law enforcement cracks down on cyber crimes, more and more people, and especially teens, are finding themselves in legal trouble for misunderstanding the laws around cyber crime, social media, internet use, and other everyday platforms. it’s estimated that Over 400…

Drivers are understandably stressed when they see the flashing blue lights in the rearview mirror. Being pulled over may be a common occurrence but it doesn’t mean it should be taken lightly. For most drivers, a minor offense is met with a simple fine and maybe a few points of a license. But, being pulled…

Alcohol is big business in the US. It’s advertised heavily during sports events, endorsed by celebrities, and sold at virtually every non-fast food restaurant throughout the country. Texas is no exception in the big business of alcohol sales and distribution. Texas also fills its revenue on the other side of the alcohol business with thousands…

Firearms are a hot topic in the news. Recent updates to Texas gun laws have created quite a stir among those for and against the right to bear arms. Understanding the many Texas gun laws is important for anyone who owns or carries a firearm. While Texas is considered among the most gun-friendly states in…