You may know about some of the gun laws in Texas, but do you know that there are ammunition ones as well? Ammo laws may restrict the kinds and how much ammunition you can purchase, for example. The good news for gun owners is that there are no strict regulations on...
Criminal Defense
What’s the difference between probation and parole?
Someone facing criminal charges will likely wonder what penalties they’re facing. These might include incarceration, fines, community corrections, special court programs or community service. It’s important that a person understands what the possibilities in their...
What is restitution, and why do judges impose it?
You're likely aware that judges generally impose imprisonment, probation, fines and fees when sentencing a defendant for a white collar criminal offense. What you might not know is that the court typically also imposes restitution. What's the purpose of imposing...
What are the collateral consequences of a criminal conviction?
The immediate consequences of a conviction are what often worry a defendant most about facing charges or taking their case to trial. The consequences associated with a criminal conviction don't stop there, though. There are collateral consequences of being convicted...
3 issues that could affect the evidence for your criminal case
If you have criminal charges pending against you, then the chances are good that police officers or investigators have already gathered evidence of the alleged offense. One of the most important parts of planning your criminal defense strategy involves reviewing the...
3 circumstances when it is unlawful to be in possession of a firearm in Texas
Texas is one of the most pro-gun states in the U.S. However, this does not mean that every Texan can be in possession of a firearm. The state’s Penal Code imposes certain restrictions when it comes to weapon ownership and possession, especially in public places. ...
That eyewitness sounds confident, but you know they’re wrong
You’re arrested on serious criminal charges, though you maintain your innocence. An eyewitness comes forward and says that they saw you do it. You know that this is going to drastically impact your case, but you also know that the eyewitness is wrong. They seem...
Where are you subject to knife restrictions in Texas?
People carry knives for all kinds of reasons in Texas. Maybe you work with drywall, or you enjoy fishing. Whether you use knives for hobbies, sports or employment reasons, following all of the applicable Texas laws about knives is of the utmost importance. Texas has...
Are bump stocks illegal?
A bump stock is a device that can be attached to a semi-automatic weapon to make it fire very quickly. Essentially, it allows the user to hold the trigger down and uses the gun’s own recoil to move the weapon itself forward and backward, firing a round each time it...
4 reasons you could be accused of credit card fraud
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) defines credit card fraud as using someone else’s card without their authorization to obtain goods or property. It covers the use of credit cards and debit cards. It is something they spend a lot of time and resources trying...
