When you’re accused of a crime and are going to court, you may be part of a grand jury investigation. The grand jury has to listen to the prosecution and defense. It is there to help make a decision on your case moving forward to trial, instead of leaving the decision...
Waco Texas Legal Blog
Is showing someone a firearm disorderly conduct?
Gun laws can certainly get to be complex, and one reason is that the specific way in which an event takes place can determine how it is viewed by the law. For instance, you may have heard that you can get disorderly conduct charges for displaying a firearm. But what...
Social media post leads to gun charges against Texas man
Social media has a significant role in the lives of many people living in the United States and around the globe. Because of its prevalent use, many people may not fully appreciate the potential implications of some information that they post -- even if they do not...
You can tell police officers you don’t want to open the door
When the police arrive at your house, they may act rather aggressively, as if they are in control of the situation and you have to do what they say. This can make it hard to remember your rights and not simply go along with all of their instructions. For instance,...
Understanding pretrial intervention in McLennan County, Texas
Here in McLennan County, if you are a first-time offender, you may be able to avoid jail time. Â The Pretrial Intervention Program aims to give people who made a mistake a second chance. It is a chance to prove you are a law-abiding citizen who made an error of...
Texas police charge naked, sleeping man for DWI
Most police officers in Texas are dedicated to protecting the people that they serve. However, some may make assumptions without ensuring that they obtain a full picture of events before making an arrest. For example, a man in Texas may be wondering about evidence...
What’s required to prove a criminal conspiracy?
A criminal conspiracy exists when two or more parties agree to commit a crime and take steps toward completing the crime. The actual commission of the crime isn’t required to be found guilty of a conspiracy charge. A conspiracy charge is punishable by up to five years...
Aggravated assault charges filed after Bellmead stabbing
Just like every coin, every story has two sides. Most of the time, people are content to agree to disagree about differences in the details of how things happened. But when there is an official record, and the freedom or punishment of a person depends upon it, parties...
Wrongful death lawsuit follows fatal Texas crash
Texas was built on the right of people to defend themselves. But most of life's challenges end up being more subtle than a battle. When people's malicious or negligent actions end up doing us harm, we have to think immediately about how to make ourselves whole.A...
Home search leads to murder charges for suspect in other crime
If you're facing criminal charges, especially for violent crimes, it can feel like the entire world is against you. Police and prosecutors may be trying to push their own storyline leading up to events, while restrictions on your movement and communication may make it...
