Understanding the Legal Standard That Must Be Met for a Valid Arrest In the State of Texas, there is no statute on the books that precisely defines probable cause. This is rather surprising considering the fact that probable cause is a prerequisite for virtually all legitimate arrests, not only in Galveston, Texas, but across the […]
Typically the crime of trespassing is committed by going on property belonging to another without permission. However, you might be surprised that in some situations one can be charged with trespassing on their own property. The law recognizes various property rights. There is the right of title, ownership, or possession. It is possible for someone […]
Currently trending in the news is the debate of increasing the criminal age in Texas from age 17 to age 18. Texas law charges 17-year-olds as adults, even though they cannot vote or join the military. With the state at odds with a federal law governing the housing of juvenile prison inmates, as well as […]
If you are arrested for drunk driving, you may think the odds are immediately stacked against you, but they are not. No matter the circumstance, never plead guilty to a DWI without consulting an attorney! The most important decision you will need to make immediately is hiring an attorney to help you fight your charges. […]
When most people think of theft, they tend to think it only includes the actual or intentional taking of the property of another without their permission. Many fail to realize or even believe that accepting (even as a gift) or buying stolen property, commonly called receipt of stolen property, is also considered theft. As with […]
If you’ve been arrested for a criminal offense involving any illegal, or controlled, substance in Galveston, its important to converse with a criminal defense attorney prior to making any decisions about how to handle your case as one bad decision can result in life-long detrimental consequence. Affordable Criminal Defense Lawyer Even if you can’t afford […]
In this video we found on YouTube we are given a look inside the Colombian cocaine drug cartels that sprung up after the fall of notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar. The main focus of this video happens to be the method of using mules to smuggle cocaine into the United States. These aren’t your average […]
Heroin is becoming a bigger and bigger problem in the Houston-Galveston area driving the need for the public to become more aware of the encroachment of heroin on our communities. With a drug as dangerous as heroin, its important to notice the signs of a heroin user so you can get help for a loved […]