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Texas has a reputation for being very respectful and supportive of gun ownership and the 2nd Amendment, and the laws reflect that attitude. Many Texans own a firearm for both sporting uses and personal protection. There are more gun dealers in Texas

Currently there are no federal or state laws exist that say it is illegal to videotape police officers. However, most U.S. courts hearing cases brought by people who were arrested for filming law enforcement have sided with the defendants, not the po

How well do you really know your know your constitutional rights? You may often hear people say how important it is to know your rights. However, many people really don’t know exactly what their rights really are. Let’s take a look at some of

There's been some important changes to Texas Laws on DWIs. On September 1, 2019, new DWI laws went into effect concerning penalties for those convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI). Two of the laws will have a positive impact on those convi

New Texas Bill Legalizes Hemp. Here Is What You Need To Know. On June 10, 2019, Governor Abbot signed House Bill 1325 into law, effectively legalizing cultivation and production of hemp in Texas. This move is a result of the implementation of

  If you have run afoul of the law, an expunction may be an option for you. This is a court-ordered process where your record of arrest or a criminal conviction is "sealed”. This basically means it’s erased in the eyes of the law.

If you are given a DWI probation in Texas, this means the judge is allowing you to avoid jail by giving you the chance to abide by certain rules for a specified time. Probation reduces certain penalties associated with a DWI conviction, such as j

Is it possible to get a Prescription Drugs DWI? Many people assume that if they have a prescription for medication, they are safe no matter what. However, that is not always the case. An individual could be convicted of DWI in Texas while on pres

The topic of Marijuana Possession has a lot of questions surrounding it. If you have been following the news, you will have undoubtedly seen calls for legalization of Marijuana in the United States. Texas is well behind the movement compared to S

When a friend asks for an aspirin, you don't think twice about giving them a couple. However, when it comes to prescription medications, different rules apply. In Texas, prescription drug charges can get you and your friend into serious trouble w