Plano Criminal Defense Law Blog

Once a person is convicted and sentenced for a crime in Texas, they are often forgotten by the public and locked up with the symbolic key thrown away. According to The National Registry of Exonerations, 2,496 of those people have been exonerated for crimes they did...

Drug addiction in Texas can make even the most honest person turn to dishonest and even illegal tactics to get what they need. Often, the person ends up accused of a crime and may spend time in jail or prison for the crime. While they must go cold turkey and cannot...

If Texas law enforcement officers charge a person with a drug crime, the prosecutor must be able to prove in court that the controlled substances the officers found belonged to the defendant. Proving that the person possessed the drugs may not be difficult if an...

Applications are being accepted from first-time offenders in Texas who are willing to complete the Criminal Diversion Program as a step toward having their charges dismissed. NBC 5 reports on the fresh start program that Collin County offers as an option for...

If you find yourself facing minor criminal charges in Texas, you may believe that a conviction does not affect the rest of your life. After all, it is only a misdemeanor. How much does it actually mean? It may be surprising to find that it could change the entire...

When a truck driver receives a traffic charge such as a DUI in Texas, a conviction may directly impact his or her ability to make a living. Even a first offense carries penalties specifically for offenders who hold a commercial driver's license. Before attending court...

Dozens of states now allow medical and recreational use of marijuana, and still more states without legalization have decriminalized possession of small amounts of cannabis. In Texas, however, holding less than 2 ounces of this substance can result in thousands of...

If you are out on bond after a court charges you with driving while intoxicated or with marijuana possession, you should be aware of your bond conditions. Bond conditions in Texas vary because the judge can impose conditions on your bond. Here are some of the...

When someone is accused of theft, whether the incident was relatively minor and only involved an inexpensive item sold at a store or they are accused of stealing a significant amount of property, the charges can be overwhelming. Various penalties may lie ahead for...

When it comes to drug cases, nobody is in the same position. Some people have multiple offenses on their record and struggle with an addiction to a particular substance, while others may be falsely accused of a drug-related offense because a prohibited substance was...