Ghost guns are controversial, but they’re legal in Texas. Anyone who can legally own a firearm can also own a ghost gun. Ghost guns have been in the spotlight recently after the high-profile shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The firearm found on the suspect, Luigi Mangione, is believed to be a 3D-printed ghost …
Many of our clients ask whether it’s worth going through the ALR process. We believe it is, for reasons we will explain in a bit. However, data obtained via Texas’ Public Information Act show that 34% of defendants have had their cases dismissed since 2022. The numbers show Harris County residents have the best odds …
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“Is weed legal in Texas” is a particularly complicated question. Weed is illegal in Texas, aside from approved medical marijuana programs, and many police departments heavily enforce this. However, hemp-based THC products are legal, as long as the THC potency is below .3%. Texas’ marijuana laws are determined by the state legislature, many of whom …
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If you fail to stop and provide reasonable assistance and contact information after a traffic accident, the incident is commonly called a hit and run. You must stop if you’re involved in a collision while driving in Texas. This is established by Texas Transportation Code Chapter 550. Hit-and-run laws in Texas don’t require evidence that …
When our clients face DWI charges, our No. 1 goal is to get the charges against them dismissed outright. However, that won’t always be possible. Another option is to seek enrollment in a DWI Pretrial Diversion Program. These programs allow first-time offenders to get their DWI expunged from their criminal record. However, there are strict …
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An indictment from a grand jury means that the grand jurors felt there was enough evidence for you to be charged with a felony offense, indicating that the criminal case should proceed. What comes next will be gathering the State’s evidence, exploring defensive theories, and prepping for trial. Grand juries do not decide whether someone …
Sequestered jurors are isolated from the public and outside influences during a trial and/or during deliberations. You’ll be required to stay in a hotel, your meals will be provided, and you will have limited access to your family through means facilitated by the court deputy who has you in their charge. You do not have …
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Adultery is not a crime in Texas. It will not result in criminal charges or penalties, unless you’re in the military (which does classify it as a crime). And though you may feel angry and hurt if you find out your spouse has been unfaithful, you’re the one who will likely end up facing criminal …
Legal terminology can be confusing. If you learn that your case has been “no-billed,” it means it is over – at least for now. In a felony case, a prosecutor must present the charges to a grand jury. The grand jury will decide whether to indict or “true-bill” or not to charge and issue a …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KILLEEN, TX – December 18, 2024 – Michael and Associates, a criminal defense law firm based in Austin, Texas, is pleased to announce that it has taken on the representation of Demetrius Jones, who has been charged with murder in connection with the 2021 shooting death of Francine Martinez, a Fort Hood …
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