Weapons Crimes

Authorities have arrested and charged a man for his connection with a recent hostage situation that took place in North Texas. A state warrant was issued for the arrest of an individual who allegedly sold a weapon to a man who eventually used that weapon during an...

In Texas, you have the right to privately sell your gun to another person. If you are not engaged in the firearm business, you can sell your weapon without having a license to do so. However, you must be careful about whom you sell your gun to, as you could commit a...

Violating weapons laws in Texas can result in serious penalties if convicted. A defendant could face time behind bars and other penalties, even for simply carrying a weapon on his or her person. In order to carry certain types of guns, one must have a valid concealed...

American laws allow most adults to possess a firearm under certain circumstances. While many people have the right and ability to carry a weapon, there are strict state and federal laws that dictate how and when this is allowable. Federal laws about gun possession are...

The prospect of a confrontation with a police officer is nerve-wracking for adults but is likely especially so for teenagers. Unfortunately, the prospect of such an encounter could cause teenagers to act in ways that are out of character. In fact, two Texas teens are...

When a crime is reported, there is an understandable desire for law enforcement authorities to provide answers, often in the form of making an arrest. Despite this desire, there must be sufficient evidence to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. In many cases in...

Social media has changed how people communicate with one another. In some cases, a person could make a comment by post meant in jest that someone else could take seriously; additionally, it is relatively easy for someone to create a fake account in someone else’s...

Knives can be deadly weapons, but they can also be ordinary household items for use in the kitchen. While knives are commonplace in the home, they can be seen as a weapon when they are carried in public. The law varies across states when it comes to whether carrying a...

Illegally owning a firearm -- or possessing it, even if someone else technically owns it -- can lead to serious criminal charges. If you are a felon, for instance, federal law bars you from possessing a firearm, as does state law in Texas.That said, there are ways to...