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How do you buy a gun in Texas?
It is easy to buy a gun in Texas, in most cases. There are many retailers and few barriers to ownership. If you grew up here, you probably already know this. However, you might not know some of the finer points of gun ownership. There is no waiting period As...
What should you know about probable cause to arrest?
As a driver in Texas, an officer may one day pull you over for a traffic stop. In most situations, drivers make it out of these stops without any issue. But in some cases, an officer may believe they have reason to suspect you are driving under the influence. In this...
Texas man sentenced for drug trafficking
A federal judge in Texas sentenced a 41-year-old man to 142 months in prison on Oct. 27 for t conspiracy to possess methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. The Willis Point resident was sentenced as part of a plea agreement he entered into with U.S. attorneys...
Can a DUI alter your college path?
As someone attending college in Texas, you have your entire future ahead of you. You likely have career options you want to try and certain classes you wish to take. College is a great time to experiment and find what you really want out of life. Unfortunately, it is...
What are the signs of prescription drug abuse?
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 18 million Americans aged 12 and older abused prescription drugs in 2017. While your prescription medications have legitimate medical uses and often treat serious issues, such as chronic pain, they can cause just as...
Is your asthma inhaler making you vulnerable to DWI charges?
If you have a blood alcohol concentration over 0.08%, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle in the Lone Star State. To measure your BAC, an officer may ask you to submit a breath sample during a roadside stop. A 2019 investigation by the New York Times revealed...
Potential defenses for charges concerning gun possession and alcohol
Texas may be a gun-friendly state, but the law does not look favorably on reckless or intoxicated possession of a firearm. Whether you have a License to Carry permit or not, state law carves out exceptions to the rights of gun owners when it comes to alcohol and...
Can your child lose financial aid after a drug conviction?
College involves a major investment, and if you are like many parents of college students, you may have worked hard to secure financial aid for your child. While financial aid may have given your child the ability to attend college, his or her actions while there also...
DUIAs and minors
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports, any amount of alcohol increases the risk of crashes among teens versus older age groups. Texas's Zero Tolerance laws classify drunk driving among teens as driving under the influence of alcohol by a minor....
Rideshare driver shoots protester in alleged self-defense
Incidents of protests in Texas are on the rise as racial tensions surge across the state. Protestors and law enforcement face off almost daily as marches and protest gatherings increase. When a protest turns violent, confusion, fear and misunderstandings may result in...