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· Posted By Herman Martinez

Texas Stand Your Ground Law 101

Your Right to Self-Defense in Houston, Texas Texas stand your ground law gives you the right to defend yourself without retreating when faced with an immediate threat. For anyone involved in a self-defense incident in Houston or Harris…

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· Posted By Herman Martinez

What to Expect During Jury Selection in Houston

Jury selection sets the tone for a trial. In Houston, the jury selection process is called voir dire. Judges and lawyers question prospective jurors from the jury pool. The goal is simple: seat an impartial jury who can…

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· Posted By Herman Martinez

Texas Statute of Limitations for Criminal Charges

Every criminal charge has a deadline for filing. In Texas, that deadline is called the statute of limitations. Once the deadline passes, the State cannot prosecute the offense unless tolling applies. These limits exist in all 50 states…

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· Posted By Herman Martinez

Open Container Law in Texas

The current open container law in Texas was part of a push to make the laws around drinking and driving stricter. Moreover, they had to comply with the Federal Transportation Equity Act to ensure the state received funding. …

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· Posted By Herman Martinez

Intoxication Manslaughter Charges in Texas

If you’ve been charged with a serious crime such as Intoxication Manslaughter, you will need an Intoxication Manslaughter Lawyer. Contact us today for a free consultation. In Texas, anyone who is driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and…

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· Posted By Herman Martinez

Texas Crimes: Bribery

According to the Texas Penal Code, bribery is the offense of intentionally and knowingly offering a person money or collateral for an illegal action; Individuals can be charged with this if they offer, confer, or agree to confer…

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· Posted By Herman Martinez

Texas Driving Laws in Effect in September

Texans Driving Laws are changing! Texans will want to be extra-cautious on the roads these days after the Texas legislature passed a variety of new driving laws. These laws include stiffer penalties for motorists who don’t change lanes…

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· Posted By Herman Martinez

Texas and the Primary Belt Law

In some states, individuals cannot be punished for failing to put on a seat belt. Yet this is not true in every situation. In some states, individuals can be fined for failing to buckle up when they get…

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