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Texas has relatively favorable firearm laws for those who possess firearms for personal protection, work or sport. However, there are still limitations on firearm ownership and situations in which simply possessing an otherwise lawful firearm could lead to someone's...
Most people have heard of wire fraud and mail fraud, but they really aren’t sure what they involve. If you’re being investigated for one of these federal crimes or have already been arrested, it’s crucial to know what they involve. Sometimes, people who are suspected...
Many people who get arrested did not expect a negative encounter with law enforcement. People may not even realize why officers believe that they have violated the law initially until after questioning by the police clarifies the situation. Unfortunately, questioning...
It's said that justice is blind – but is that really true? We can all cite examples of wealthy, well-connected individuals getting a slap on the wrist for the same crimes that others are serving hard time. That principle can also be flipped, as those holding public...
For those defendants who are facing decades-long sentences, life sentences and the ultimate punishment handed down by the courts, mitigation can be the difference between ever living or even dying as a free person. If your life or lifetime hangs in the balance, you...
A friend tells you that detectives are asking questions about him receiving gifts as bribes for giving lucrative contracts to a couple of his college buddies. He says it’s all a big misunderstanding and he did nothing wrong. If they come around asking you if you’ve...
If the police have reasonable suspicion that you are driving while intoxicated (DWI), they will pull you over for investigation. Whether you believe their action is justified or not, it is important that you respectfully cooperate with their directive during the stop....
The Constitution establishes the basis for government throughout the United States. The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the Constitution which created specific legal rights. The Fifth Amendment is one of the most important sections in the Bill of Rights...
The Second Amendment guarantees people certain rights regarding firearms – but safety concerns have to be balanced out against those rights. With that in mind, Texas passed a law in 1995 that made parents and other adults criminally liable when a child gains access to...
You might think participating in a romance scam is nothing to worry about in the eyes of the law. You are simply trading romance for some money. What’s the harm when the other party is getting something (like attention and companionship)? If such scams only involved a...
