This problem comes up more in older cases than new ones. Cell phones have become more and more important in our lives as time has gone on. Remember – ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS KEEP A PASSWORD ON YOUR PHONE. We’ve come a long way since flip phones and phones without text messaging. The reason why, is that
Is synthetic marijuana illegal in Texas? Yes. The issue of synthetic marijuana is hot in Texas. Synthetic marijuana is sometimes sold as a “potpourri” and has names such as K2, Spice, Black Mamba, Bombay Blue, Genie, and Zohai. Either way, Spice, K2, and Synthetic Marijuana in Texas are illegal as of September 1, 2015. Law makers, law
This post is going to be an offshoot of a previous post on Fourth Amendment Exceptions – Consent. Remember, police need a warrant (approved by a Judge) to search your home or vehicle, unless there is an exception. We’re talking about a Search Warrant. There is a big difference between a Search Warrant vs Warrant
For the most part, yes, police can search through your trash. If you’ve read some of the previous posts about Search Warrants or the Exceptions to the Need for Search Warrants, then you’d know why. If you haven’t read those, go back and read one of them. Searches without a warrant by police are presumed
This problem comes up over and over again from clients. It doesn’t just apply to phone calls. It also might apply to emails, texts, faxes, or letters. I’ve heard this from prospective clients who have recently fired their lawyer. I’ve also had some of my own clients say that I don’t get back to them
I’m writing about this issue because it has come up for me recently. This situation also deals with the Travis County Sheriff’s Office. But this post isn’t specific only to the TCSO. Most driver’s license suspension hearings are due to an arrest for DWI. If you read some of my previous posts, I explained the
I realize this situation doesn’t come up very often but I think it’s worth talking about. At some point or another, most of us have seen or heard about police “frisks” or pat downs. Whether it’s on Law and Order or some other show, people know them when they see them. I want to explain
No, that picture hanging above isn’t oregano! Legalization of marijuana has been in the national news. Some states have made recreational use legal. Currently, marijuana is still illegal under Texas and Federal Law. What you might think is a small amount of weed can actually be a felony. So, how much weed is a felony
When it comes to criminal cases, your case may be assigned to a Justice of the Peace Court, Municipal Court, County Court, or District Court. A Justice of the Peace Court in Texas and a Municipal Court for example (City of Austin, City of Round Rock, City of Georgetown) handle the same level of criminal
The Williamson County Courthouse Pt 2 This is the second part of my posts about the Williamson County Courthouse, in Williamson County, Texas. The first post dealt with the felony District Courts and other District Courts on the first floor. This post will focus on the misdemeanor County Courts at Law, along with the Civil
