Fraud is a very broad legal concept that can cover a variety of offenses, so it’s necessary to know what actions fit under this huge umbrella term. Fraud refers to any dishonest or fraudulent acts that are recognized under the law. The act of [...]
When you are being detained there are many ways in which you can be charged for resisting arrest. You can also be charged with resisting a police officer so it’s important to find an attorney who can take care in reviewing your case. Attorney [...]
There are many rules to follow for someone who has a protection order entered against them. They need to stay so many feet away from a person and their place of residence. If you are at all in violation of your protection order you [...]
When the police arrive at your door it’s important to remain cordial says criminal defense attorney Mike Goolsby. The police have the ability to arrest you if they feel an act was committed against them. Usual causes for the police arriving are family violence [...]
Having an assault charge against you can have very negative consequences. It can affect future job prospects, possibly jeopardizing interviews and hiring processes. It’s important to have an attorney who understand this and the steps needed to protect you if you are accused of [...]
It’s important to have an attorney who represents you well and knows trial work. Criminal defense attorney Mike Goolsby has had experience working as an assistant district attorney for Dallas County. There he got the best training and experience on how to try cases. [...]
What does it mean to violate a protective order? Is it a criminal offense if a protective order is violated? You can go to jail for violating a protective order and definitely want to hire a lawyer if you find yourself in that position. [...]
Generally speaking, police are not allowed to conduct a search of your property without getting a warrant. Cars can be somewhat of an exception to this rule, however. This is because cars are mobile and the process of obtaining a warrant may take longer [...]
In recent years, there has been an effort to create a marijuana breathalyzer, or a reliable breath test to show how much THC (the active ingredient in marijuana that makes you high) is in a person’s body. Companies like Cannabix Technologies and Hound Labs [...]
We blogged back in October about a proposed nuisance abatement bill being considered by the city that would allow Dallas police to mark your home or business to warn others about habitual criminal activity that takes place there. The bill was proposed as part [...]
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