While the pace of executions has slowed in recent years, Texas is not a good state for facing charges carrying the death penalty. Even during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, Texas executed three people in 2020 – one of only two states to execute anyone that year – and delayed or withdrew eight more…
Federal weapons charges are enough of a problem, but Texas law has a number of weapons charges on the books, and they are not limited to guns. Everything from firearms to explosives to body armor and even brass knuckles can result in state law charges in Texas. Some of these statutes mirror federal law, but…
In legend, at least, Texas is the nation’s most-self-defense friendly state, whether you are defending your person or your home or elsewhere. Many people are familiar with the joke – or maybe it is an apocryphal story? – about The Texan charged with murder who explained to the judge that the person “just needed killing.”…
Everybody who has watched cop shows on television probably has heard what is known as the Miranda warning, the recitation of certain rights you have that police officers are required to recite to suspects when they are arrested. Of course, while you are being arrested is probably not a great time to try and learn…
Child pornography charges – even just the mention of such charges – can easily ruin your life, no conviction necessary. The damage to your reputation, your relationships, even your continued employment, that can be wreaked by child pornography charges can be incalculable. Simply being charged is likely to cause everyone you know and work with…
Texas has a reputation for being tough on crime. That reputation is well-deserved, and it is well-deserved whether you are talking about since-the-dawn-of-civilization crimes, such as homicide, theft, or all of the other thou-shalt-nots, or you are talking about more modern crimes not dreamed of by our ancestors, such as identity theft. Texas takes a…
If the only thing you know about the legality of gambling in Texas comes from movies or from the fact that one form of poker is known as Texas Hold ‘Em, you probably have some misconceptions about Texas gambling laws. Just for starters, you can play Texas Hold ‘Em all you want in Texas, just…
Texas has a reputation for being hard on criminal offenders, including those charged with drug crimes. There is no question that the reputation is well-deserved. Texas tends to treat crime seriously and often imposes stiff sentences, including for drug crimes. However, Texas’ approach to drug crimes, particularly minor drug crimes, is changing. While fairly stiff…
When you are pulled over by the police while you are in your car, you have rights. You also have rights if the police stop you when you are not in your vehicle. Whether you are walking along a sidewalk, sitting on a park bench, or in any other public place, if the police stop…
Texas has a longstanding reputation for being tough on crime, and the state’s stance on drug crimes is no different. Texas has some of the nation’s harshest penalties for drug crimes, as is so often the case with other crimes in Texas. However, while Texas has a well-deserved reputation for being tough on crime, including…
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