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Texas Penal Code 28.03 – Criminal Mischief

WHAT IS CRIMINAL MISCHIEF IN TEXAS? The Texas law against criminal mischief prohibits intentionally or knowingly, without effective consent: (1) damaging or destroying another’s property; (2) tampering with property and causing pecuniary loss or substantial inconvenience; or (3) marking, painting, drawing on, or otherwise “tagging” another’s property. WHAT IS THE...

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Texas Penal Code 49.04 – Driving While Intoxicated (“DWI”)

WHAT IS DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED (“DWI”) IN TEXAS? The Texas law against driving while intoxicated, or “DWI,” prohibits operating a motor vehicle in a public place while intoxicated. What is the legal limit for DWI in Texas? Texas Penal Code Section Section 49.01 defines “intoxication” in two ways: (1) a...

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Texas Health & Safety Code Offenses 481.121 – Possession of Marihuana / Possession of Marijuana *new definition of marijuana as of September 1, 2019

WHAT IS POSSESSION OF MARIHUANA IN TEXAS? The Texas law against possession of marihuana prohibits having care, custody, control, or management of marihuana (or marijuana) in any usable amount. What is the definition of marihuana or marijuana in Texas? Texas Health and Safety Code Section 482.002 defines “marihuana” as the...

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Texas Penal Code 30.02 – Burglary

WHAT IS BURGLARY IN TEXAS? The Texas law against burglary prohibits entering a home or building with the intent to commit theft, assault, or any felony offense, regardless of whether the person attempts or fails to successfully commit the offense. Burglary may also be committed by legally entering but remaining...

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Texas Penal Code 31.03 – Theft

WHAT IS THEFT IN TEXAS? The Texas law against theft prohibits unlawfully appropriating property with intent to deprive the owner of the property. Theft in Texas describes several crimes beyond just stealing another’s property, including receiving stolen property, shoplifting, embezzlement, theft by false pretext, extortion, receiving or concealing embezzled property,...

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Texas Penal Code 49.045 – Driving While Intoxicated with Child Passenger

WHAT IS DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED WITH CHILD PASSENGER (“DWI W/ CHILD”) IN TEXAS? The Texas law against driving while intoxicated with a child passenger, commonly abbreviated as “DWI w/ Child,” prohibits driving while intoxicated with a passenger under 15 years of age in the vehicle. What is the legal limit...

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Texas Transportation Code 545.420 – Racing on Highway

WHAT IS RACING ON HIGHWAY IN TEXAS? The Texas law against racing on a highway prohibits participating in a race, a vehicle speed competition or contest, a drag race or acceleration contest, or attempting to make a speed record in connection with a drag race. What is a drag race?...

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Texas Government Code Offenses 4007.203 – Securities Fraud

WHAT IS SECURITIES FRAUD IN TEXAS? The Texas law against securities fraud prohibits the use of fraud or fraudulent practices in connection with the sale or offer of securities. What is a security? Texas Government Code Section 4001.068 explains the term “security” includes: a limited partner interest in a limited...

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Texas Health & Safety Code Offenses 481.124 – Possession or Transport of Certain Chemicals with Intent to Manufacture Controlled Substance

WHAT IS POSSESSION OR TRANSPORT OF CERTAIN CHEMICALS WITH INTENT TO MANUFACTURE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE IN TEXAS? The Texas law against possession or transport of certain chemicals with intent to manufacture a controlled substance prohibits transporting or otherwise having care, custody, control, or management of a chemical precursor or immediate precursor...

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What is Drug Possession and Trafficking in Texas?

A person commits an offense if the person knowingly causes, enables, encourages, recruits, or solicits another person to become a member of a criminal street gang which, as a condition of initiation, admission, membership, or continued membership, requires the commission of any conduct which constitutes an offense punishable as a Class A misdemeanor or a felony. Read more.
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Is Burglary a felony in Texas?

The Texas law against burglary prohibits entering a home or building with the intent to commit theft, assault, or any felony offense, regardless of whether the person attempts or fails to successfully commit the offense. Burglary may also be committed by legally entering but remaining concealed in a home or building, with the intent to commit theft, assault, or any other felony. Read more.
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What are the penalties for Aggravated Assault in Texas?

Aggravated sexual assault is a first degree felony, punishable by five to 99 years or life in prison. The minimum prison sentence is increased from five to 25 years if... Read more.
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Is DWI a Felony in Texas?

Texas Penal Code Section Section 49.01 defines “intoxication” in two ways: (1) a blood alcohol concentration (“BAC”) of 0.08 or more; or (2) not having the normal use of mental or physical faculties by reason of the introduction of alcohol, a controlled substance, a drug, a dangerous drug, a combination of two or more of those substances, or any other substance into the body.The subjective definition, or one’s loss of normal use of mental or physical faculties, does not require proof that a person’s blood alcohol concentration was above 0.08. Read more.
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Is Marijuana Possession a Felony in Texas?

Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 487, known as the Texas Compassionate-Use Act, provides the licensing requirements to obtain medical marijuana.Texas Health and Safety Code Section 481.111 also contains an exemption for a person accused of manufacturing, delivering, or possessing with intent to deliver tetrahydrocannabinols or their derivatives if the person is participating in or manufacturing the tetrahydrocannabinols for use in a federally approved therapeutic research program. Read more.
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What is the penalty for DUI with a child passenger under 15 in Texas?

Driving while intoxicated with a child passenger in Texas is classified as a state jail felony, which carries a possible penalty of 180 days to two years in a state jail facility. Read more.
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I had the pleasure of being represented by Trey Porter Law. Attorney Joseph Strickland worked with me directly and was wit me at every court appearance and I couldn't be more satisfied with the outcome. From the outset, they set clear expectations on how they could help me avoid jail time for my DWI charge.

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CHARGES DISMISSED

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED .15

Driving facts involved failing to maintain a single lane and speeding. Client refused breath test and forced law enforcement to obtain search warrant for blood. Blood test result was not used after challenge from Defense, and State waived and abandoned charge.
CHARGES DISMISSED

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

Client was a college student, worried about the collateral consequences of an alcohol offense. After negotiation and review of the traffic stop, the case was dismissed. Client received no criminal conviction. The charge was later expunged and deleted from client’s record.
CHARGES DISMISSED

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED .15+

Client was involved in minor accident. Client was at fault in accident. A young executive, client was concerned that a criminal conviction for DWI would result in termination. After review of the traffic stop, it was clear the officer lacked probable cause for arrest.
CHARGES DISMISSED

DWI 2ND

Client, a military veteran, was facing up to one year in jail. State could not prove intoxication by alcohol, and was prepared to proceed on loss of use by marijuana. After challenging the State to prove that marijuana was ingested at or near time of driving, and that marijuana impaired client’s driving, the State dismissed the case on the day of trial.
CHARGES DISMISSED

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

Driving facts involved a false claim by police that taillight was out. After challenging the reasonable suspicion for the traffic stop, the State was forced to dismiss the case when video did not match police report. Client has since expunged arrest, and has no criminal record.
CHARGES DISMISSED

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

Client is a public school teacher and faced immediate termination upon conviction. The facts of the case were bad. State was unwilling to budge in negotiation, and matter was set for trial – the last shot at avoiding a conviction and preserving client’s livelihood. State was forced to dismiss on day of trial. Client has no criminal record, and has since expunged the DWI arrest.
 

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