What is going to happen in the case of the Dallas police officer who shot a man in his own home? She was allegedly mistaken in thinking it was her apartment and that he was a burglar. Should she be charged with murder? What is the State required to prove for a murder...
HELP!!! I have a warrant, can you get it lifted? Every criminal defense attorney has probably answered that question thousand times. The answer to the question often depends largely on the situation. If there has been a warrant issued for someone’s arrest, most of the...
Say you’re the victim of an assault. Maybe your deadbeat boyfriend hits or kicks you several times while you guys are arguing about something. You’re hurt and angry so you call the police. He goes to jail even though maybe that isn’t really what you...
On June 13, 2015, the Texas legislature passed a bill that allowed concealed carry handgun owners to carry their handguns openly. The new bill took effect on January 1, 2016. Believe it or not, that made us (Texas) the 45th state to allow this. What’s it allow you to...
You’ve had yourself a good, safe, and responsible night drinking your favorite drinks with your buddies. You made sure not to overdo it and get hammered. But, you know you’re somewhat on the borderline. You could possibly have an over-the-limit BAC (Blood Alcohol...
You get a phone call, and this time it’s definitely not one you want. It’s not a trustee of the estate of a long-lost relative calling to say you got an unexpected inheritance. Instead, it’s a law enforcement official. They want you to come and talk to them about a...