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When it Comes to Drugs, The Nose Does Not Always Know
If you are facing drug charges in a case where a drug sniffing dog or a police officer’s assertion that he or she smelled marijuana was the reason that you, your vehicle, or your property was searched, refuting the reliability of drug dogs and officer smell tests may play an important role in your defense.…
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How to Start Building Your Criminal Defense Case Now
There are many stages that a criminal case passes through before it runs its course. From the arrest and booking to the arraignment, pre-trial hearings, and trial, there are many opportunities for a defendant to put his or her best foot forward and make a case for the reduction or dismissal of his or her…
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Sex, Drugs, and the Entrapment Defense in Texas
The defense of entrapment is something that many people have heard about, yet few people fully understand. Typically, people think about entrapment when someone is arrested for committing a drug or sex crime, especially during law enforcement “sting” operations. Some people mistakenly believe that any time a police officer or other government official “sets up”…
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Stolen Guns are a Texas Sized Problem in the Lone Star State
Did you know that more guns are stolen in Texas than in any other state? It makes sense, if you think about it, because Texas has a larger population than many states. Not only that, but when you consider that many Texans own firearms, it is not really a surprising statistic. Earlier this year, the…