Ghost guns draw headlines because unmarked kits and parts are easy to buy and difficult to trace. In Texas, both local prosecutors in San Antonio and federal agents enforcing nationwide rules can pursue charges. What a ghost gun means under Texas and federal law Texas...
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How the San Antonio courts penalize different drug offenses
Some states have drastically modernized their drug statutes in recent years. Texas is not one of them. Texas state statutes still allow for relatively harsh penalties for drugs that other states have legalized or at least decriminalized. People accused of a number of...
Navigating assault charges arising from bar fights in San Antonio
Getting into a bar fight can lead to more than a black eye—it can land you with serious assault charges. In San Antonio, what seems like a brief outburst can turn into a complicated legal situation. If you're dealing with assault accusations, you need to understand...
Cybercrime defense: Protecting your rights
Cybercrime is a term that generally refers to offenses committed using computers, networks and/or digital platforms. Understandably, as technology evolves, so does the complexity of cybercrime charges, investigations and prosecutions. Cybercrime can be classified as...
How individuals can reclaim their future beyond conviction
Individuals with a criminal record can feel like a permanent shadow is trailing every part of their personal and professional life. For many, a single mistake or moment of misjudgment can lead to long-lasting consequences that go far beyond a courtroom sentence. It...
How accurate are drug-sniffing dogs?
There are many ways that Texas law enforcement agencies enforce drug rules. There are prescription monitoring programs that track commonly-abused medications. There are specialty law enforcement teams in many jurisdictions whose members specifically try to identify...
What is this new Texas criminal offense called “fentanyl murder?”
Texas has very thorough criminal statutes. People can face criminal charges for many different activities involving drugs. The law makes it a crime to simply possess certain substances. People can also face charges because they distribute drugs to other people. Even...
How do plea deals work in Texas drug cases?
Many people facing criminal charges do not want to go to trial. In fact, statistics indicate that the vast majority of those accused of breaking the law plead guilty or engage in plea bargaining instead of defending against the charges they face. Negotiating a plea...
Court backlogs can be very challenging for criminal defendants
There are many state and federal laws that protect those accused of criminal activity. The right to a trial is a very important protection. The Constitution enshrines the right to a speedy trial, meaning that people should not end up left in legal limbo indefinitely...
What are your responsibilities under the state’s Failure to Identify law?
It’s important for all Americans to understand their constitutional rights when it comes to interactions with law enforcement and the justice system. These include the right to remain silent, the right to legal counsel and the right to be free from illegal searches...

