Most people in Texas would agree that running a business or organization is not without its difficulties. Depending on the nature of an organization, there could be significant amounts of paperwork to complete when a purchase is made. A mistake or oversight with any...
Waco Texas Legal Blog
Did unusual circumstances impact your actions before an arrest?
Although many people think about the law being black and white, the truth is that the criminal justice system exists in a million shades of gray. While the law does forbid certain activities, there are circumstances in which those same behaviors are legal or at least...
Texas incident leads to assault with deadly weapon charge
For many people in Texas and across the United States, Halloween is a holiday of fun and frivolity anticipated for months. People spend their time and money planning costumes, decorations and activities, and, as a result, businesses work hard to support holiday...
What else may smell like marijuana?
Someone on your floor in your dorm or apartment building calls the police because they smell marijuana. An officer arrives and makes the same claim: It smells like pot. They use that as an excuse to enter the room, even though you tell them not to, claiming that a...
Texas traffic stop leads to weapon, gun charges
Being pulled over by a police officer is a nerve-wracking experience. Unfortunately, once pulled over, police can make subjective statements that may be difficult to refute, such as claims regarding the detection of certain smells coming from a vehicle, such as...
Can you transport a loaded gun in Texas?
Say you’re heading to the gun range for an afternoon with your friends. You grab a few boxes of rounds, your favorite firearm and the cash needed to pay for the range. After shooting, you pile everything back into your car to drive home. On the way, you get pulled...
Police saw drunk driving factor in Texas car crash
Regardless of the circumstances surrounding a car accident, including whether those involved are injured, the event is often a traumatic one. In the aftermath of some accidents, a person involved in a crash can become dazed or disoriented -- behaviors that could...
DWI suspected in wrong-way accident in Texas
The creation of interstates has made travel in Texas and across the country easier and faster. Unfortunately, sometimes on-ramps and exits can be confusing, making it possible for a driver to find him or herself traveling in the wrong direction. In a situation such as...
The benefits of pretrial intervention outside of the courtroom
For decades, the Texas criminal justice system has attempted to help reduce recidivism and the impact of a mistake on someone's life by offering pretrial diversion or intervention programs. When someone faces charges related to drugs, alcohol or even anger management...
Are drug field tests reliable?
The police stop your car. As they approach, they notice a baggie of white powder in the back seat. You tell them it’s detergent from your last trip to the laundromat. The police think it’s cocaine. Do the police have enough evidence to place you under arrest?...
