Tag: arrest
Citations / Arrest / Release for Theft
Citations / Arrest / Release for Theft When someone gets accused of theft, they are arrested or issued a ticket, sometimes both. Texas Penal Code 31.03 says that a person commits theft when they unlawfully take the property of another with the intent to deprive the owner of that property. That person must also have…
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Texas Concealed Handgun New Laws Take Effect
Texas Concealed Handgun New Laws Take Effect Effective January 1, 2016 new laws for the open carrying of handguns were passed in House bill 910. The new law authorizes individuals to obtain a license to openly carry a handgun in the same places that allow the licensed carrying of a concealed handgun with some exceptions….
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Nine Marijuana Bills Filed for 2015 Texas Legislative Session
Nine Marijuana Bills Filed for 2015 Texas Legislative Session Over the last decade, voters have passed and legislators have approved several measures in multiple states all over the country to either decriminalize or legalize marijuana (referred to as “marihuana” in Texas statutes). Some states have enacted measures that legalize certain forms of cannabis for medical…
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Do I have a Warrant out for my Arrest in Austin, Texas or Travis County?
How do I Find Out if I Have a Warrant in Austin or Travis County? Although there are numerous resources available to find out if you have a warrant out for your arrest in Austin, I usually start my inquiries with a quick search from either the Travis County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Search or I check the Austin…
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Failure to Identify
Failure to Identify Laws in Texas If you have been arrested or charged with Failure to Identify in Texas, you face permanent criminal record if convicted. If you have been charged arrested for failure to identify or failure to ID in Austin, Texas , take the first step in protecting your criminal record by calling…
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Disorderly Conduct in Texas
Disorderly Conduct Charges in Texas Disorderly Conduct in Texas is classified as a misdemeanor under Texas Penal Code Section 42.01. However, depending on the circumstances, disorderly conduct charge can carry up to 180 days in jail and/or up to a $2,000 fine. A conviction for disorderly conduct can result in a permanent criminal record. Penal…
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Evading Arrest or Detention in Texas
Evading Arrest in Texas If you have been arrested or charged with evading arrest or detention in Austin, Texas and are confused or unsure how to proceed, please call Austin Defense Lawyer Kevin Bennett at (512) 476-4626. You may also contact us through email. § 38.04. Evading Arrest or Detention, Texas Penal Code (a) A person commits an offense…
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