In Texas, the law specifies that anyone under 18 cannot vape tobacco, legal hemp, or illegal marijuana. It’s also illegal to buy tobacco and illegal marijuana products. Penalties are severe. If you get caught, you could end up facing felony charges and a lifelong criminal record. The best case is that you’ll end up charged …
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Once a judge has accepted your plea deal, sentencing can be almost immediate, or could take months. There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Ultimately, it will come down to the severity of the charges against you, the state you’re in, the court, and the judge. If you’re facing misdemeanor charges, it’s likely that sentencing will happen …
A plea deal is a legal agreement in which a defendant agrees to plead guilty (or no contest) to a criminal charge in exchange for concessions from the prosecutor. This can include reducing the severity of the charges, dismissal of specific charges, and a more lenient sentencing recommendation. Plea deals, also called plea agreements or …
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We’ve all seen that dramatic scene on TV or in a movie when a plea deal is offered at the last second, and it’s “only on the table” for a few minutes. But real life isn’t that dramatic. If you’re wondering how long you have to accept a plea deal, the truth is that each …
If you’re worried about the cost of a private investigator, you’re probably facing some serious allegations. First off, don’t panic. A private investigator could cost thousands of dollars depending on the details of your case, and you may not need to hire one at all. We know you want to do as much as possible …
Many Texans are still unaware that vehicle safety inspections are no longer mandatory in the Lone Star State. A new state law abolished the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program for non-commercial vehicles. It went into effect on Jan. 1. However, residents of 17 counties are still required to pass – and pay for – an …
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ISF stands for Intermediate Sanction Facility. It is an in-custody substance abuse treatment option for “low-risk” offenders. It can potentially keep probation and parole violators out of prison. However, whether or not these are a better option for drug and alcohol offenders depends on whom you ask. Though experts agree that there are definite benefits …
Plea deals can be a good way to negotiate a better outcome for your case. However, many of our clients are unsure of the process and commonly ask whether they’ll go to jail immediately after accepting the plea deal. The short answer is that it’s possible. However, as with most instances in the Texas legal …
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No matter what you call them, no Texas law prohibits people from wearing headphones, earbuds, or AirPods while driving. However, as with most Texas laws, there are grey areas. Headphone usage is technically legal unless law enforcement officers determine you use them as a “hands-free wireless communication device.” This means you shouldn’t get in trouble …
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Disorderly conduct typically means that your actions disrupt others. It can be as simple as swearing or making an offensive gesture, generating a disruptive amount of noise, or discharging a firearm in public. The key is that the act must be knowingly or intentionally committed. However, the other standards for criminal charges are ambiguous, leaving …
