On Behalf of Stephen H. Miller, Attorney at Law | Nov 25, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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...
On Behalf of Stephen H. Miller, Attorney at Law | Nov 10, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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...
On Behalf of Stephen H. Miller, Attorney at Law | Nov 10, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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...
On Behalf of Stephen H. Miller, Attorney at Law | Oct 27, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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...
On Behalf of Stephen H. Miller, Attorney at Law | Sep 25, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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...
On Behalf of Stephen H. Miller, Attorney at Law | Sep 9, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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...
On Behalf of Stephen H. Miller, Attorney at Law | Aug 13, 2020 | Criminal 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...
On Behalf of Stephen H. Miller, Attorney at Law | Jul 31, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Some drugs have a high potential for abuse but are also helpful in treating certain medical conditions. If you have a need for them, your doctor can grant you access to them with a prescription. However, if you are in possession of a drug for which you do not have a...
On Behalf of Stephen H. Miller, Attorney at Law | Jul 22, 2020 | Criminal Defense
While the Second Amendment guarantees that citizens of the United States may bear arms, gun control laws vary wildly from state to state. The purpose of such laws is to prevent the prevalence of gun crimes and violence. States have the difficult task of balancing the...
On Behalf of Stephen H. Miller, Attorney at Law | Jun 15, 2020 | Criminal Defense
With the Burden to Blessing pretrial diversion program in Collin County, individuals can get back on the path to well-being and success after an arrest. The program, designed to provide participants with job, communication and problem-solving skills, results...