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If someone pleads not guilty to a criminal charge, the case will proceed to court. Yet, this rarely happens as most cases are settled by plea deal. Estimates reckon less than 3% of state cases make it to court in Texas and 89.5% of federal cases are settled by plea...
Say that you have an encounter with someone that turns into an argument. Words are exchanged, and you’re not even fully sure what you said, but you end up getting arrested for assault. Perhaps the police were called. You do not understand how you could be charged with...
Sending and receiving items through regular mail might sound like an ancient practice to some, but it remains relevant even when things like email and text messaging exist. In fact, the mail is still used to send important documents and letters to those who can’t be...
In Texas, your house is your castle, so you should be able to protect it when you need to. Under the state's Castle Doctrine, people may use deadly force, like shooting a gun, to defend their property, themselves or someone else. Because deadly force can cause death...
Most people who are arrested for drug crimes in Texas are charged with state law violations instead of federal law. However, federal law also prohibits manufacturing, possessing and selling controlled substances; state and federal law sometimes overlap. Whether state...
What happens when a person is falsely accused of domestic violence? Can the person who filed the charges drop them? In Texas, it is not so simple. Texas has a “No-Drop Policy” policy, which does not allow a person who files a domestic violence complaint against...
People who start using prohibited drugs like methamphetamine, marijuana or heroin typically understand that there are criminal consequences should they get caught while in possession of those drugs. However, there seems to be much more confusion about the legal status...
Texas has some of the strictest drug laws in the United States, and the consequences for drug possession can be severe. For anyone facing a drug possession charge in Texas, it is crucial to have a clear understanding of the laws and potential consequences. Being...
Some people call alcohol a social lubricant because of the way it affects individuals' behavior. People are often more outgoing and playful after consuming alcohol. They may also become more impulsive and emotional, which can sometimes have negative consequences....
Imagine the government discovers you manufacture, possess or sell a controlled substance or illegal drug. In that situation, the police can arrest and take you into custody. You could be subject to federal drug charges. In some instances, people commit a drug offense,...