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Southern District of Texas Federal Court Holds New Texas Drag Show Law to be Unconstitutional
A federal judge in the Southern District of Texas just held the new Texas drag show law unconstitutional and issued a permanent injunction, preventing the state of Texas from enforcing… continue here
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New Texas Criminal Laws Effective September 1, 2023
In this article we take a birdseye view of all of the new Texas criminal laws in 2023 that were passed by the 88th Legislature and imposed on Texans effective… continue here
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The New Fentanyl Murder Law in Texas
The Texas offense of Fentanyl Murder went into effect on September 1, 2023, in response to public pressure related to the rise of fentanyl-related overdoses in Texas. Passed by the… continue here
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When can the police arrest you for a traffic violation in Texas?
In Texas you can be arrested for almost any traffic violation— even minor traffic violations that are not punishable by jail time. Texas law gives police wide discretion in making… continue here
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Paul Saputo Receives “Silver Client Champion” Award from Martindale-Hubbell
Martindale-Hubbell, the premier lawyer ranking agency, recognized Paul Saputo as a Silver Client Champion in 2021. According to Martindale-Hubbell, the Silver Client Champion award recognizes attorneys for their commitment to… continue here
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87th Legislative Session: Texas Criminal Law Update
In 2021, Texas’s 87th Legislative Session created several new criminal offenses and updated many important laws relating to criminal prosecution and post-arrest matters, including updates to record clearing laws. Perhaps… continue here
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Expunctions for UCW Convictions: 2021 Legislative Update
In 2021, the 87th Texas Legislature created a brand new type of eligibility for expunctions. Now, if you have been convicted of Unlawful Carrying Weapons (UCW) under subsection (a), committed… continue here
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2021 Expunction Update: Ex parte R.P.G.P.
The Texas Supreme Court released a major opinion regarding expunction law that will upend legal thinking about expunction matters statewide. If you have a misdemeanor case that was dismissed but… continue here
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Why Are Federal Charges More Severe Than State Charges?
The great majority of criminal trials involve state prosecutions for violations of state law. However, just as there are state laws against engaging in criminal behavior, there are also federal… continue here
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“No Refusal” Checkpoints & Increased DWI Patrols During the Holidays
The upcoming end-of-year holidays provide many people with a reason to celebrate. However, along with the holidays comes a significant increase in accidents and arrests related to alcohol. According to… continue here