Achieving a dismissal for a client is especially rewarding for several reasons. First, the client can move on with his life. Second, in many cases we will get the charge expunged. Third, we love the smile on their faces. Such was the case with this client. DISMISSAL! ...
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[vc_row triangle_shape="no"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] The law must be changed In a very famous 1803 case, (Marbury v. Madison, 5 U.S. 137), the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) grabbed the authority and tasked itself with the job of declaring the law or interpreting the Constitution for all aspects of American life. The Marbury case is why SCOTUS is the final authority of the law in America, including topics of slavery, segregation, contracts, immigration, criminal procedure, national security, equal protection, First Amendment, Second Amendment, etc. Jump forward 285 years, and SCOTUS used two cases to tell the nation what the Constitution says regarding police use of force....
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Can They Do That The world and our nation are dealing with an unprecedented attack by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The outbreak is so widespread health experts are calling it a pandemic. Health experts predict this pandemic will dramatically increase over the next few weeks and months. The pandemic has nations and people severely panicking. Federal, state, and local governments in America are trying to stop the panic and spread of this COVID-19 pandemic. They've taken unprecedented actions to do so. Those actions include burdensome guidelines, shutdowns, quarantines, and other measures. Governmental Intrusion The problem is many Americans don't like government intrusion. Even if that...
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Local Authority To Regulate Behavior Local authorities such as county commissioners, mayors, city managers, and so on can also regulate behavior. Their power flows from state and local law. For instance, in Texas, the mayors and county judges are the designated emergency management directors, and city managers are designated emergency management coordinators in their areas. In those positions, they have certain powers during a disaster to impose specific regulations. They are the governors point people for their local areas. Preemption State's police power isn't unlimited. Federal law can preempt state actions. Here’s the reason — the Supremacy Clause makes laws duly enacted by...
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As several states have legalized marijuana, Texas has stuck to its cowboy roots and resisted change. However, the Lone Star state has acquiesced to some of the public and business pressure to legalize or at least decriminalize marijuana and other products containing THC. This last legislative session, the Texas Congress legalized hemp and hemp-based products to appease Texas hemp farmers. However, little has changed regarding the consequences of being caught with a vape pen containing THC. It may come as a surprise to some that possession of a vape or e-cigarette pen with THC is automatically classified as a felony. Most people know that possession...
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This affable, hard-working young man was facing ten years in prison. However, we felt emphatically he didn’t deserve to be imprisoned or a convicted felon. He comes from a great and supportive family. He has a good heart and soul. We were determined to prevent him from carrying the burden of his charges for the rest of his life. Fortunately, God gave us favor and a fair prosecutor. RESULTS: CASES DISMISSED! ...
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Criminal Defense Lawyers Making A Real Difference If we criminal defense lawyers only show up to make money from our client's misery, we're similar to buzzards. At least, that's what many in the public think of us. The comparison to buzzards is unfair, but let's use it to motivate us to do more. I have a few ideas for the motivated. All races of people get involved in criminality. Crime is not a function of one's race but of other factors, including poverty, equal opportunity, racial profiling, failing schools, broken families, and more. And for all these reasons, African American and Hispanic...
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They charged you with murder, but someone else pulled the trigger https://vimeo.com/355529573 Felony murder is one of the toughest laws on the books. Its consequences can be very severe for the unsuspecting. It can leap out of nowhere and trap its victims for many years to come. https://vimeo.com/acorbett/review/355529573/14d9566a11 ...
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Recently, my family experienced a gross injustice that has made us even more determined to fight racial profiling, police misconduct and the mistreatment of the accused. I cannot provide details now because this matter is in the court system. But what I will say is we aren’t deterred or defeated. We’re committed Christ followers, activists and we will fight back vigorously. The experience was just what my family needed to double down against injustice. ...
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[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] We heard you. Recently, we conducted a survey that asked people what they wanted if they were injured in a truck accident. We got great feedback. We’ll use this feedback to get better and better as a law firm. According to our survey, there are four main things you want from your lawyer. Let’s review what you told us: 1.    SPEEDY YET GREAT FINANCIAL COMPENSATION First, a majority said you want great financial compensation for your injuries, and you want it fast. We understand this desire since the accident caused you lots of pain, medical bills, credit damage, lost wages, mental anguish, and often...
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