Texas has not joined states like California, Washington and Colorado in legalizing marijuana for recreational use, but that has not prevented lawmakers in parts of the Lone Star State from implementing diversion programs that allow those found to be in possession of...
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Month: December 2017
Authorities seek to overturn sex assault conviction
On Dec. 18, a Texas judge recommended that a man who was convicted on child sexual assault charges have his conviction be overturned due to mistakes that were made during the criminal investigation process. The man was accused of sexually assaulting a 4-year-old boy...
Texas DOT launches holiday drunk driving campaign
Alcohol impairment was a factor in about a quarter of the road deaths in Texas during the 2016 holiday season, and the state's Department of Transportation has launched a campaign designed to draw attention to the dangers of getting behind the wheel after drinking as...
The effects a theft charge can have on your life
If you find yourself facing theft charges in the San Antonio area, you may be wondering what the best course of action is for your situation. You may also feel stressed, worried and have all sorts of concerns about how those charges can affect your life. Theft...
Being accused of mail fraud
Most Texas residents know that using the U.S. Postal Service or another private or commercial interstate shipping service to commit a crime can result in federal criminal charges. If a person is accused of doing just this, that person will be charged with mail fraud....
Cite-and-release program could cut marijuana arrests
For residents of Texas, there have been some changes made to marijuana and cannabis possession law. In December 2017, the city of Dallas began implementing a program approved earlier in the year by the City Council that would create a "cite-and-release" system for...
