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“Finders, keepers,” is an old idiom you probably first learned on the schoolyard playground. It is not, however, a valid… Continue reading Taking a “Missing” Cell Phone Can Land You in Serious Legal Trouble
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Most of us have had a bad day at work. And that can affect our ability to do our jobs… Continue reading Ex-Houston 911 Operator Found Guilty of Misdemeanor for Hanging Up on Caller
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One of the bedrock principles of criminal law is that a person has the right to notice of the charged… Continue reading Court of Criminal Appeals Rejects Vagueness Challenge to Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct Law
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There are a variety of misdemeanor offenses in Texas that broadly fall within the category of sexual offenses. We are… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Misdemeanor Sexual Offenses
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Some misdemeanor crimes in Texas involve violating a prior court order. For example, if a judge issues a protective order… Continue reading What Are the Penalties for Violating a Protective Order in Texas?
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When you are arrested for any crime–even a misdemeanor offense–a judge has the authority to set bail. Bail is not… Continue reading Newly Elected Houston Judges Start to Implement Misdemeanor Bail Reform
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Misdemeanor crimes may not carry the same stigma as felonies. But even the record of a misdemeanor arrest can follow… Continue reading When Can I Ask a Judge to Expunge a Misdemeanor Arrest Record?
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It is not uncommon for Texas prosecutors to plea a defendant accused of a felony down to a misdemeanor charge.… Continue reading Will a Misdemeanor Conviction Affect My Right to Own a Firearm in Texas?
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Misdemeanor criminal charges often start with a minor scuffle or incident that escalates once the police are called. In many… Continue reading What Is Considered Criminal Trespass in Texas?
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There are a number of misdemeanor crimes that are more serious than you might think. Let’s take indecent exposure. The… Continue reading The Penalties for Misdemeanor Indecent Exposure in Texas
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