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The Goolsby Law Firm is a criminal defense law firm in Dallas, Texas that can help build your defense and help you get on with your life following an arrest.

When Are Police Allowed to Search My Car?

Generally speaking, police are not allowed to conduct a search of your property without getting a warrant. Cars can be…

7 years ago

Dallas Nuisance Abatement Bill Passed – Find Out What It Does

We blogged back in October about a proposed nuisance abatement bill being considered by the city that would allow Dallas…

7 years ago

Most Common Crimes During the Holiday Season

It’s not uncommon for crime to spike during the holiday season. Here are four of the most common types of…

7 years ago

Is Organized Crime a Serious Charge in Texas?

Waco police recently caught several suspects alleged to have organized a powdered baby formula theft ring in Texas cities. The…

7 years ago

Should Texas Change the Law to Keep 17-Year-Olds Out of Adult Prison?

Do 17-year-old offenders belong in adult prison? Would there be benefits to raising the age of responsibility to 18 instead?…

7 years ago

Can the City Put a Placard on My Door Due to Habitual Criminal Activity?

Are Dallas police able to mark your home or business to warn others that habitual crime takes place there? A…

7 years ago

Has the Say Something App Led to Any Arrests?

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) recently released a free app for riders called Say Something. Named after the phrase “If…

7 years ago

Can This One Change Fix Our Prison System?

Can the Reverse Mass Incarceration Act singlehandedly reduce both crime AND incarceration rates in the United States? The bill was…

7 years ago

Texas Takes Steps to Stop Wrongful Convictions

Since 2010, Texas has exonerated over 200 people for crimes they did not commit, based on evidence of innocence. Wrongful…

7 years ago

Are Police Required to Release Bodycam Footage?

Who should have access to footage filmed by police body cameras? Are the police allowed to withhold this footage? Recently,…

7 years ago

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