Helping North Texans Erase Criminal Records
After a night of fun at the bar, you realize that you had too much to drink. Instead of driving home, you decide to sleep it off in your parked car. While you think this is the safe, responsible choice, you suddenly wake up to flashing lights and an officer arresting...
Casual encounters are a mainstay of modern hookup culture. People may use apps to connect with short-term romantic partners. They may also go to bars or parties seeking potential partners. Such conduct is theoretically legal, so long as no intimidation or abuse...
In many criminal cases, location determines jurisdiction. The place where the crime occurs controls who prosecutes the case. Every state has slightly different laws defining criminal offenses and imposing specific penalties. There are certain crimes that are against...
Telling your children that you’re going to jail is one of the hardest conversations that you may ever have with them. Thankfully, if you approach this conversation thoughtfully, you can minimize the stress of the situation to the greatest extent possible. No matter...
There are many ways for people to end up accused of violating controlled substances laws. Obviously, getting caught in possession of prohibited drugs is a violation of the law. Even some behavior involving prescription medication could potentially lead to criminal...
If state or federal agents contact you about mortgage fraud in Texas, it can be frightening. You may worry about whether you are under investigation or if answering questions will protect you. While federal laws exist, Texas has its own powerful statutes for...
There are many types of crimes that relate to intimate or sexual relationships. Frequently, consent is a key factor in the prosecution of such offenses. Consent can relate to the disclosure of information, not just physical contact. Many modern couples use their...
Most people are aware that they have protections under the U.S. Constitution and later court rulings against unreasonable search and seizure. For example, law enforcement can’t generally remove items from a property unless they have the owner’s or resident’s...
Much of the time, if a police officer tells you something, it will be the truth, or at least something they believe to be true. However, there are circumstances when an officer will knowingly say something that is not true. The law allows police officers to stray from...
When people are arrested, one thing that they sometimes do is attempt to explain themselves to the police. They think that if they can just explain their actions or provide their reasoning, the police will understand the situation better and let them go without...