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Federal and Texas laws allow sales of Delta-9 THC products with a potency below .3%. Michael & Associates tested 10 samples to see if they met the standard.
Read More →Michael & Associates, an Austin, Texas-based law firm, secured a not guilty verdict for Adrian Thomas, who was charged with DWI after a fatal collision in 2021.
Read More →Capital murder has the elements of murder but the act is so egregious it has a separate classification. It is the only remaining death penalty offense in Texas.
Read More →Public drinking is typically illegal in Texas and many other states. However, there are a few notable exceptions in the U.S., such as Las Vegas and New Orleans.
Read More →Possession of drug paraphernalia in Texas is typically a misdemeanor offense, but the definition is so broad that many everyday household items could be a risk.
Read More →Texas isn't a "Stop and Identify" state. It is a "Failure to Identify" state, meaning you're only legally required to provide ID to cops in specific situations.
Read More →Sports betting is illegal in Texas. It's also unlawful to bet on events in other states from Texas. Learn why these laws aren't likely to change anytime soon.
Read More →Your home is your castle, and Texas laws grant you the right to protect it (and yourself). But the Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground laws have limits.
Read More →You can’t shoot someone simply for trespassing in Texas, but you can defend your home and property. Learn when force and deadly force are justifiable.
Read More →In Texas courts, PSI is shorthand for a Presentence Investigation Report. A PSIhelp judges learn more about you before they assess punishment in felony cases.
Read More →There are three types of sex assault charges in Texas: sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, and “super” aggravated sexual assault. Learn the differences.
Read More →Michael & Associates, an Austin-based criminal defense law firm, announced that the City of Lometa Police Chief has been cleared of all charges.
Read More →Capital murder is a death penalty offense in Texas. It's basically a first-degree murder with aggravating factors that elevate the charge to a “capital” felony.
Read More →Family violence is one of the most common criminal charges we see in Texas. Learn more about the criminal charges, long-term consequences, and statistics.
Read More →Plan B, aka the "morning-after pill," is legal in Texas. It prevents pregnancy if taken after unprotected sex. It is not the same as "medicated abortion" pills.
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