Will Texas Legalize Weed in 2021? Is marijuana legal in Austin? This is a question that local attorneys hear often these days because there is so much reform happening with regard to marijuana possession and use in Texas. The answer isn’t straightforward. Technically,...
Miranda Rights Texas: “Don’t the police have to read me my rights to arrest me?” “Is my arrest valid even if no one explained my Miranda rights?” “The police didn’t read me my rights; was it a bad arrest?” Attorneys are frequently asked some version of this question....
What is the difference between probation and deferred adjudication? This is a common question from clients eager to find out more about avoiding jail or prison time in Texas. While defense attorneys are committed to protecting their client’s constitutional...
Jury Trials During COVID-19. In the spring of 2020, the novel coronavirus began impacting the United States. Before long, it ensnared US citizens with COVID-19, as it had done in other countries around the world and established itself as a full-blown pandemic. It has...
How To Fight A Motion To Revoke Probation. You were convicted of a crime. But the court saw fit to sentence you with probation, so you could have a chance to learn from your mistakes and to do better. But you ended up in violation of your probation and are now faced...
Controlled Substances and the Texas Controlled Substance Act There are certain drugs that are classified as controlled substances. But why is one drug considered to be a controlled substance, while another is not? And how are controlled substances regarded according...
