Texas’ “Romeo and Juliet” law helps teens who have not yet reached the state’s age of consent (which is 17) avoid facing a potential statutory rape conviction for having consensual sex with a peer. For the “Romeo and Juliet” law to apply, the age gap must be no greater than three years. The law comes …
Most – but not all – forms of pornography are legal in Texas. However, there are laws in place to protect vulnerable people from unknowingly or indirectly becoming the subject of pornographic images. There are also rules in place to protect minors from exposure to harmful or obscene content. In some instances, even sharing images …
Every 39 minutes, an American dies in a DWI or DUI-related accident – that’s 37 people per day. About a million arrests are made each year for driving while intoxicated. Despite the risks, millions of people in the United States each year choose to drive after drinking. It’s also essential to understand the role of …
Survey: 37% of Americans Have Driven While Suspecting They Were Intoxicated Read More »
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 …
What Are the Chances of Dismissal of DWI in Texas? Read More »
We always advise against clients writing letters directly to the judge or the prosecutor. Most of these letters will not be considered, and many end up in the recycling bin. If you have questions or issues, you should discuss them with your defense attorney, who will help you through the process. But there’s one key …
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 …