A mistrial is basically a do-over. It ends a legal proceeding before a resolution has been reached. If your case goes to trial and the jury is unable to reach a unanimous verdict, a judge finds evidence of misconduct, or even if a juror dies during the proceedings, a mistrial will be declared and the …
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Family violence is one of the most common charges we see, and in recent years, Texas courts have issued approximately 30,000 to 40,000 protective orders per year. A protective order is issued by a court to protect someone from harassment, abuse, stalking, or threats by another person. They are typically issued in family violence cases, …
People often ask, “Why is Pornhub banned in Texas?” However, the state did not actually ban access to the popular site. Pornhub chose to block all Texas residents in March when a legal challenge to a new state law requiring websites with adult content to verify users’ ages was upheld by the U.S. Court of …
Penalties for a DWI conviction can sometimes seem severe, but the good news is that a DWI charge does not always result in a conviction. We’ve found that getting a DWI charge completely dismissed is very rare but not impossible. In fact, we have compiled statistics that show the chances of a DWI Dismissal compiled …
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Drug laws in Texas are constantly evolving. Recent updates include revised penalties for drug and marijuana offenses, more flexible sentencing guidelines for judges, and a crackdown on those who are accused of manufacturing or distributing fentanyl. Here is a roundup of the state’s newest drug laws and updates to currently existing laws. Recent Updates and …
You may have seen the ads on social media: They promise better sleep, reduced anxiety, less pain, and even help with intimacy issues. Sounds like a miracle, right? And it gets better. These ads are referring to Delta 9 THC, which is the primary psychoactive compound found in cannabis plants. Delta 9 is legal in …
In Texas, robbery is a crime committed against another person. It means someone has taken or threatened to take something that belongs to them. Burglary applies to buildings, vehicles, or other structures. Human interaction isn’t necessarily involved. A suspect enters a building intending to commit a crime. The suspect doesn’t necessarily have to break in. …
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In Texas, it is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to drink alcohol unless accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or spouse. Our clients are sometimes confused by Texas’ zero-tolerance policy. It means that anyone in a vehicle who is under the age of 21 can be arrested and charged for having any …
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Many of our clients who have had their Texas driver’s licenses confiscated during a DWI stop aren’t aware that they can replace their license by reporting it as lost. We recommend that every person who loses their license for any reason take swift action to replace their driver’s license. Even if your license was confiscated …
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“Will I go to jail for a 1st DWI?” This probably the most common question i get. And the answer is that no, most likely you won’t have to serve jail time for a 1st DWI (at least if you hire a good defense attorney). In fact, it’s so common I made a video to …
