In Texas, public intoxication refers to appearing in a public place while intoxicated to the point where you may endanger yourself or another person. The specifics of public intoxication laws and penalties are important to understand if you have been charged with this offense. A Texas lawyer can help you determine the potential outcome of your charges and what […]

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Being arrested can be scary and confusing, and you feel unjustified, especially when you know you have done nothing wrong. So when police slap handcuffs on you, it is understandable to pull away or question why it is happening instinctively. However, physically resisting arrest or disobeying officers’ orders could lead to additional charges that hurt your case. […]

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Being charged with a felony offense can be an incredibly stressful and life-altering experience. Naturally, those facing a felony charge will be eager to understand if there are any options to get the charges dropped or reduced to a misdemeanor. While every case has unique details, there are a few common strategies that a Texas criminal defense lawyer can […]

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Getting charged with disorderly conduct in Texas exposes you to up to $500 for a class C offense or $2,000 for a class B offense. But what constitutes acts qualifying for disorderly conduct accusations? Understanding the specifics helps avoid confrontations leading to citations. A Texas criminal defense lawyer can help you understand the charges and try to figure out […]

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Police in Texas use deception when interrogating suspects, but within limits. They cannot cross ethical or legal lines. Understanding exactly when the tactics become unacceptable is key. If brought in for questioning, you must know your rights. Deceptive police tactics can wrongly pressure people into admissions or false confessions. Working with a lawyer can help you so you know […]

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Originally published: July 19, 2022 — Updated: May 29, 2023 Update: In addition to the potential criminal charges for public intoxication described below, there are several other offenses that you could potentially be charged with in these situations. These may include: Contact Our Denton County Disorderly Conduct Lawyer If you are facing any charges related […]

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The state of Texas has strict laws concerning domestic violence, which is generally referred to as “family violence” in the state’s statutes. If you are accused of family violence, you may face severe consequences, including criminal charges related to domestic assault, sexual assault, child abuse, or other offenses. However, in many cases, the most immediate concerns […]

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It is not uncommon to hear or read about a person who was arrested for drug possession or a similar crime after being stopped by police for a traffic violation. Situations such as these lead to an extremely important question: How does a traffic stop transform into a search which leads to the discovery of illegal […]

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April 15th has come and gone, our annual reminder that we need to file our income taxes. Some people file early – usually those who are receiving refunds, while others wait until the very last day to file. Those last-minute filers often owe taxes. There are also those who file extension requests because they need […]

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The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides protection from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. However, it only provides protection from searches and seizures that are deemed unreasonable under the law. One type of search that is not prohibited by the Fourth Amendment is a “protective sweep.” What Is a Protective Sweep? Under the Fourth […]

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