Monthly Archives: May 2019
Texas trends towards no longer prosecuting petty drug possession
In 2015, 78% of people convicted of felony drug possession in Texas possessed less than one gram. In other words, for possessing drugs amounting to less than the weight of a paperclip, people have gone to prison. The bulk of narcotics prosecutions in Texas consist of petty drug amounts like these, but that could change … Read More
How does Texas law define a “child”?
If you recently learned that the state charged your teen with a criminal offense, you may wonder if it will try him or her as an adult or a juvenile. This is a question many parents who deal with the Texas court system for the first time have, and it is a valid one, as … Read More
What to know about deferred adjudication in Texas
Is there a way in the state of Texas to avoid a criminal conviction and jail time? Under state law, it is possible for someone charged with a crime to seek a deferral of the normal sentencing and punishment that would accompany a guilty conviction. If you are the parent of a child facing criminal … Read More