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In recent years, there has been a growing debate around drug policy reform in the United States. One such piece of legislation that has garnered significant attention is the Texas Decriminalization Bill. This bill, however, died in the Senate, although it received bipartisan support. ...
view articleIf you’re out on bond while awaiting a trial in Texas, the court may order you to abstain from drugs or alcohol or impose random drug testing. If you fail to abide by the terms of a bond agreement, you may have to go to jail instead of planning your trial at home. Many defendants, w...
view articleA personal recognizance bond, or a “PR” bond, is a bond that allows the accused to be released from jail without having to pay a financial sum. The offender has to promise to appear in court on a certain date. While a PR bond may seem like a good option, the attorneys at the Mendoza...
view articleYou have to register as a sex offender for certain crimes in Texas. If you don’t register, you can face prosecution if you were convicted after September 1, 1970. The registry is public and features information about the offender and their specific offenses. If you are accused of a se...
view articleIf you drive while intoxicated and cause the fatality of someone else, it’s called intoxication manslaughter. Outside of Texas, some states refer to this offense as vehicular manslaughter or manslaughter. No matter the name, it is a serious matter, and you need help from a criminal def...
view articleAdministering drugs to someone else without their knowledge or consent is against the law in Texas. Often, this happens by spiking someone’s drink with the intent to commit sexual assault. If someone spiked your drink or drugged you in another manner, you should report the incident to...
view articleIf you’re arrested in Texas, you’ll normally post bail, as it gives you a chance to wait for your criminal case to proceed at home. However, the bail system is confusing and often unfair to defendants. You should always discuss bail with a criminal defense lawyer in San Marcos before...
view articleIf you’re arrested for DWI and/or convicted, a DWI in Texas stays on your criminal record for life. Unless you get the record expunged or sealed, anyone who runs a criminal background check can see the conviction. So, if you’re applying for a job or try renting an apartment, a c...
view articleIn a recent year, the state of Texas had over one million reported crimes. These misdemeanors and felonies include violent crimes, property crimes, hate crimes, family violence, and sexual assault. While a judge is more likely to grant a person a bond if they are a first-time offender...
view articleIdentity theft occurs when the perpetrator uses the identity of another person without their knowledge or permission. Stealing another person’s identity allows the thief to obtain services or goods, or another valuable commodity. Identity theft can be charged as either a state or fe...
view articleWhile many other states continue to pass bills to decriminalize - or even legalize - possession of recreational marijuana, Texas failed to pass a decriminalization bill earlier this year. Though the bill passed the House, it did not pass in the Senate. Possession of weed is still ve...
view articleLewd conduct is a term that broadly encompasses various types of offensive and indecent behavior. In the state of Texas, lewd conduct laws are enforced to maintain public decency and order and to protect individuals from being subjected to unwanted explicit acts or exposure. If you ...
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