27
Dec
As Obama wraps up his presidency and we transition to our new leadership under Trump, U.S. citizens will note many possible changes. One area that may see significant upheaval in the upcoming months (and years) is criminal justice reform. Obama has focused the majority of his efforts on this area within the last year of his […]
30
Sep
Although Texas recently made medicinal marijuana legal under the Compassionate Use Program (CUP), the restrictions placed on both the prescription-seeking patients and the prescribing doctors have rendered this program relatively ineffective. In addition, an unusual law governing the prosecution of edible marijuana could potentially lead to a felony conviction for the use of a relatively small amount of […]
31
Aug
Everyone – regardless of the person they are or the type of crime they’ve committed – has a right to a fair trial that is free from prejudgment. If one Galveston County district court judge had his way, however, this civil liberty may have been threatened in a significant way. Luckily, the Texas Criminal Defense […]
02
Aug
With summer underway, more Texans are heading to lakes and rivers to soak up the sun and enjoy the thrills of navigating waterways. However, Texas does have some specific laws about what is and is not acceptable behaviors while boating, and you need to understand how they apply to you. Texas Boating Laws You Need […]
11
Jul
As social media has become a major part of our lives, it should come as no surprise that courts have used networking sites as a source of evidence. With this being said, here’s a look at how social media has had an influence in court cases. Cases Involving Social Media There are a few cases that add context as […]