On Behalf of Stephen H. Miller, Attorney at Law | May 21, 2020 | Criminal Defense
When you are dependent on a particular substance, it may impact your impulse control and ability to rationalize, and this may lead to criminal charges. Depending on the severity of those charges, among other factors, you may have a chance at enrolling in drug court....
On Behalf of Stephen H. Miller, Attorney at Law | Apr 9, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Naloxone is a medication that can reverse the effects of narcotics on the body and prevent someone from dying of an overdose. It also goes by the brand name Narcan. It is available from a pharmacy and packaged in a way that allows you to administer an appropriate dose...
On Behalf of Stephen H. Miller, Attorney at Law | Apr 9, 2020 | Criminal Defense
As the parent of a young person having trouble with the justice system, it is easy to feel like things are getting out of control. However, things might not be as bad as you think. We have seen many families similar positions end up better off after their...
On Behalf of Stephen H. Miller, Attorney at Law | Mar 12, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Typically, juvenile criminal cases do not get a lot of news coverage. Officials usually keep these cases out of the public eye to help protect the children in the case. However, occasionally, you will hear about a case in the media. When this happens, it generally is...
On Behalf of Stephen H. Miller, Attorney at Law | Mar 3, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Tragic shootings that have recently taken place in the state of Texas and throughout the country have continued to make gun possession a controversial topic. States have responded to these incidents in various ways. While some states have chosen to tighten their gun...
On Behalf of Stephen H. Miller, Attorney at Law | Feb 25, 2020 | Criminal Defense
A bench trial means that the judge is the trier of fact and the judge is also the person who determines the law in the case. So, you will not be in front of a jury or in front of a panel of your peers. According to HG Legal, the judge will be the only person who will...
On Behalf of Stephen H. Miller, Attorney at Law | Feb 18, 2020 | Criminal Defense
With all of the national press that gun control issues have been getting, you may be wondering how the current law in Texas is written regarding possession of firearms. Your second amendment right still remains a valid part of the constitution; however, some very...
On Behalf of Stephen H. Miller, Attorney at Law | Feb 6, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Due to recent changes in Texas state law, you may feel confused about whether or not marijuana is legal. The short answer is that marijuana is still illegal for recreational use, and there are limitations to its medical use. However, according to the Texas Tribune,...
On Behalf of Stephen H. Miller, Attorney at Law | Jan 27, 2020 | Criminal Defense
If your teen was involved in criminal activity and arrested for it, you may worry about how the arrest will affect his or her chances of getting into college. Though it is true that an arrest is a not a conviction, the admissions officers at the universities for which...
On Behalf of Stephen H. Miller, Attorney at Law | Jan 8, 2020 | Criminal Defense
If you commit a crime as a minor in Texas, then you might have heard that the court may seal your record after you turn 19. For crimes you commit as a minor, the courts do tend to treat more gently. Age can factor into crime and for some crimes, you will not face the...