Dallas Texas Criminal Defense Legal Blog

Kidnapping can occur in many contexts, from a parent taking a child away from the other custodian, to an adult forcibly holding another adult hostage for personal gain. In the vast majority of cases, those accused of kidnapping may be able to use the law to show that the situation was different from how it was perceived by another party.

For example, a parent may have a good reason for taking the child away from the other custodian. Perhaps he or she had reason to believe that they were in danger, and in taking the child, they believed that they were doing the responsible thing. They may be facing a kidnapping accusation regardless and will then need to defend themselves.

The state of Texas has laws in place that help to prevent people from possessing weapons, such as firearms, if they have convictions on their records. Today, we will take a look at the charge of unlawful possession of a firearm in Texas so you know whether or not you are allowed to have a gun or other firearm.

Have you recently been convicted in a domestic violence case? If so, you probably can't own a firearm. It is against Texas law to possess a firearm within the first five years of being released from supervision or from a prison sentence that was the result of a domestic violence conviction even if it was a misdemeanor.

A probation violation is a serious issue that thousands of people face each year. When people are placed on probation or released on probation from jail, they are expected to follow a certain set of rules to remain free. If they violate any of these rules and are caught, they could wind up back in jail for an extended period. Let's take a look at what happens if you violate probation.

Once a probation violation has been discovered, there is no set rule regarding what should happen next. It all depends on the type of violation. Further, the probation officer has some discretion in determining the consequences. For example, the officer is allowed to issue you a warning or could force you to make a court appearance for a probation hearing. If you are asked to make a court appearance, the officer will likely suggest a punishment that could include more time in jail.

Two 19-year-year-old San Antonio residents were arrested on suspicion of attempting to smuggle two immigrants into Dallas on Oct. 8.

The pair was taken into custody after McLennan County sheriff's deputies pulled over their Dodge Avenger as they drove it along Interstate 35. A police spokesperson says that the two teens were stopped just as they were reaching Bellmead, a city that sits to the north of Waco, because their vehicle had expired tags.