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Posts Categorized In: Criminal Defense

Hemp: Here’s What You Need to Know

July 24, 2019 by Todd Ver Weire

The times they are a-changin’, when it comes to hemp and hemp byproducts in the state of Texas. You’ve probably heard already that as of the end of the most recent legislative session, a new law went into effect that changes the legal status of hemp and CBD products for Texans. House Bill 1325 legalized Read more about Hemp: Here’s What You Need to Know

Categories: Criminal Defense

The Supreme Court Ruling On Asset Forfeiture

June 19, 2019 by Todd Ver Weire

If you’ve been following along at home on big changes in the judicial landscape, you’re probably aware of the February 20th ruling concerning asset forfeiture cases brought by governmental entities. Timbs v. Indiana, the Supreme Court case which started the debate, discussed the excessive fines clause of the Constitution’s Eighth Amendment, and how it may or may Read more about The Supreme Court Ruling On Asset Forfeiture

Categories: Criminal Defense

The Status of Marijuana Legislation in Texas 

May 23, 2019 by Todd Ver Weire

The state laws regarding marijuana possession and use have been a hot topic in both the Texas Senate and House as another Texas Legislative session draws to a close. Multiple bills have been discussed to amend current laws, and debate has ranged from varying degrees of allowable medical marijuana, to reducing the penalties for being Read more about The Status of Marijuana Legislation in Texas 

Categories: Criminal Defense

The Texas Theft Laws You Need To Know

April 25, 2019 by Todd Ver Weire

What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word “theft”? Is it a masked man reaching into your briefcase when you’re not looking and absconding with your iPad? While directly taking someone else’s property is one type of theft, that’s not all that is legally considered theft by any means. While theft Read more about The Texas Theft Laws You Need To Know

Categories: Criminal Defense

DWI – Not Just Alcohol

April 1, 2019 by Todd Ver Weire

Think a DWI charge only applies to cases that involve drinking alcohol and driving? Think again. Driving while under the influences of many substances other than alcohol is a serious offense and considered a DUI or DWI just like alcohol. Even if your blood alcohol concentration is within the legal limit of .08, you can Read more about DWI – Not Just Alcohol

Categories: Criminal Defense

The Great Texas Warrant Round-Up

February 26, 2019 by Todd Ver Weire

Every spring in Texas, more than 300 local and state law enforcement agencies come together for the Great Texas Roundup. The Roundup is a concentrated communal effort to find and arrest individuals with arrest warrants for unpaid traffic tickets. If you have unpaid tickets for traffic, code violation, or other Class C offenses, you may Read more about The Great Texas Warrant Round-Up

Categories: Criminal Defense

Expunction vs Nondisclosure: Why Expunction is a Better Option 

January 21, 2019 by Todd Ver Weire

For many individuals who landed in the wrong place at the wrong time, your name can be tied to a criminal record. This single mistake can lead to a permanent mark that haunts you throughout life: appearing in a background check for a job application, for housing applications, student loan applications and more. To make Read more about Expunction vs Nondisclosure: Why Expunction is a Better Option 

Categories: Criminal Defense

Ridesharing to Prevent Drinking and Driving Won’t Protect You from an Arrest

December 21, 2018 by Todd Ver Weire

Ridesharing is a saving grace for individuals who enjoy going out without the burden and risk of driving home afterward. In fact, ridesharing might be one of the best options to prevent drinking and driving, but it can’t completely protect you from getting in trouble with the law after a night out. While it’s improbable Read more about Ridesharing to Prevent Drinking and Driving Won’t Protect You from an Arrest

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Face ID or Fingerprint ID May Not Protect You from the Law

December 4, 2018 by Todd Ver Weire

Technology companies are consistently encouraging some form of biometric security to replace passwords and passcodes which are easily susceptible to hackers and identity thieves. Features such as fingerprint scanning and facial recognition are touted as innovative uses in biometric security; however, an individual’s privacy concern remain. While biometric security pushes us into a new age Read more about Face ID or Fingerprint ID May Not Protect You from the Law

Categories: Criminal Defense

How a Criminal Conviction Affects Immigration Status

October 22, 2018 by Todd Ver Weire

Breaking the law can result in many consequences including fines, jail time, a suspended driver’s license and more. However, for those residing in the United States as lawful permanent resident (Green Card), a student visa, a work visa, or some other lawful immigration status, meaning you are NOT a U.S. citizen, a criminal conviction can Read more about How a Criminal Conviction Affects Immigration Status

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