Articles Posted in Know Your Rights

Wondering if there’s a warrant out for your arrest? How do you find out if there’s a warrant for your arrest? Few people consider these questions when going about their day but it can be devastating to find out the hard way. Most people are unaware that it’s possible to have an arrest warrant without…

The Texas legislature was quite busy in 2023 passing a slew of new laws and increased punishments for drug crimes and other criminal offenses. Even though research suggests that harsher laws and tougher penalties have little effect on drug use, distribution, and drug crime, Texas officials continue to ram through increasingly severe legislation. One wonders…

Like it or not, drug possession and drug related crimes are all too common in Texas and throughout the US. In the United States, more than one out of every four arrests is related to a drug offense. In fact, more than 1.1 million Americans are arrested every year for drug offenses. That means there…

Smartphones, laptops, and social media apps allow us instant communication and access to the internet virtually anywhere, anytime. But this technology comes at a price. Sometimes that price can mean unintentionally breaking the law. For example, a 61-year-old man from McAllen, Texas was recently arrested for coercion and enticement of a minor using WhatsApp on…

Alcohol is big business in the US. It’s advertised heavily during sports events, endorsed by celebrities, and sold at virtually every non-fast food restaurant throughout the country. Texas is no exception in the big business of alcohol sales and distribution. Texas also fills its revenue on the other side of the alcohol business with thousands…

Firearms are a hot topic in the news. Recent updates to Texas gun laws have created quite a stir among those for and against the right to bear arms. Understanding the many Texas gun laws is important for anyone who owns or carries a firearm. While Texas is considered among the most gun-friendly states in…

Paternity means being the biological father of a child. The biological father has certain legal obligations to any biological children they have fathered, such as financial child support. For the court to order a father to pay child support, it is necessary to establish paternity. When it comes to establishing paternity in Texas, there are…

Legal Toughness: How the Best Sex Crime Lawyers Help the Accused Our nations legal system has been refined through a history of persecution and injustice. We continue to strive for a system where all people are given a fair trial and a chance to explain themselves, regardless of their alleged crimes. The job of good…

DWI Laws in Texas Like many states, Texas has very strict laws when it comes to DWI, or Driving While Intoxicated, and the penalties can be devastating. If you are arrested for DWI, it’s not the time to take the law into your own hands. Your best bet will be retaining a skilled, experienced defense…

On September 1, 2021, the Texas Firearm Carry Act of 2021 went into effect. The Act passed the Texas state legislature and was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott in late May 2021. Gun rights activists laud the new rules as a welcome reform and believe Texas is now the first “pro-gun” state. Gun…