Despite the growing popularity of vaping as an alternative to smoking either regular tobacco products or even marijuana, possessing any vape pens that contain THC oil is automatically considered to be a felony in the state of Texas. Possessing marijuana flower is...
While hiring an attorney is always a good idea if you ever find yourself in some kind of legal trouble, not every legal issue requires an attorney. For instance if you’re trying to appeal or fight a speeding ticket or parking ticket, you really don’t need an attorney...
A policy that allegedly targets the waistlines of female DPS officers has come under scrutiny following a lawsuit that was recently filed by the Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Associations. The policy was put into place in 2018 by DPS, and states that the...
A Texas state law that currently restricts how photojournalists are able to use drones within their reporting is being challenged by a group of photojournalists. Passed in 2013, the law blocking photojournalists from using drones implements both jail time and fines,...
It’s probably the last phone call you want to get, and the last thing you want to deal with, but if someone you know ends up in jail in Travis County, chances are you’re immediately looking for the best and fastest way in which you can get them released. So, how do...
While it’s known that Austin is a community full of dog-havers and dog-lovers, dogs are still animals, and with that, can still be dangerous depending on the circumstance and the dog. If you’re bitten by a dog, the bite should be taken extremely seriously. In fact,...
A lawsuit has been filed against the city of Austin by a resident who lives near the site of the city’s new homeless shelter, alleging that more transparency is needed by the city regarding their decision to place the shelter in the location that was ultimately...
With one of the year’s biggest music festivals happening in the next couple weeks right here in Austin, it’s important to brush up on your knowledge of the law, and how to avoid any sort of sticky situation when you’re just trying to have fun. These big festivals,...
Infractions, misdemeanors, felonies; what do all of these terms mean in court, or when applied to your criminal conviction? If you’re unfamiliar with the legal system or courts in the United States, these words may sound frightening or overwhelming, but the first step...
When you’re convicted of a crime, there will be consequences, and they could potentially follow you for a majority of your lifetime. As a result, you can experience difficulties with things like getting a job or keeping your driver’s license, and being convicted of a...
