February 8 was a historic day for Texas. Compassionate Cultivation opened its doors to the public as the first medical marijuana dispensary in the state. Located right outside of Austin, the dispensary is the result of a long journey of passing bills and gaining [...]
Even if your case has been dismissed it’s important to have it expunged. It can affect you in applying for a job or dealing with the police. You only have one chance in filing an expunction so it’s important to have it done correctly. [...]
In Dallas and the surrounding areas they have magistrate judges to help assist in setting bail bonds. Because of this bail bonds are set pretty quickly, usually within 12 hours. Bail hearings do not necessarily need to take place in the Dallas area. It [...]
After you’re arrested, in most cases, you have the ability to get out of jail. You might have the option to pay and ensure that you will come back to a scheduled court date, which is bail. There are two types of bail; attorney’s [...]
If you have recently received a DWI, one of the main things that you are probably concerned about is the status of your license. Depending on certain conditions of your DWI conviction, like whether this is your first offense, your blood alcohol level, or [...]
Blood Alcohol Content, or BAC, is one of the most crucial components of determining DWI arrests. BAC is a measure of the ratio of alcohol in your blood. The most accurate way to measure your BAC is to take an actual blood test, because [...]
Texas’ highest criminal court, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, upheld the ruling of a lower court in early February. The court rejected the appeal of a condemned British woman who was convicted of organizing the murder of a neighbor, so she could kidnap [...]
A probation violation is a legal offense that happens when you break the terms or conditions of your probation. There are many different ways to violate your probation, and it can be pretty easy to if you don’t know the certain situations or circumstances [...]
Sex crimes in Dallas can include a variety of offenses relating to illegal or forced sexual activity against another individual. These illegal activities can range from sexual assault and misconduct to rape and prostitution. One category of sex crimes that has increased in Dallas [...]
Each state in America has its own set of gun control laws and restrictions, and each state resident should be aware of these laws, especially if they are gun owners or are interested in owning a gun in the future. Texas gun control laws [...]
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