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Check out our newest blog post about protective orders issued in family violence cases in Texas, specifically Magistrate's Orders of Emergency Protection (MOEP).

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Assault on a Family Member by Impeding Breath in Texas assault by impeding breath in TexasIn Texas, Assault on a Family Member is typically a Class A Misdemeanor. If the victim alleges that he or she was choked, however, the case can be filed as Assault on a Family Member by Impeding Breath, which is a 3rd degree felony. As soon as a police officer hear...

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Understanding the Impact of New Texas Gun Laws In my 10 years of experience as a weapons charge defense attorney in Houston, I've represented countless individuals charged with Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon who weren't necessarily doing anything harmful or dangerous or violent with their firearm. Their downfall was not understanding the impact o...

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Houston Criminal Defense Blog Get an experienced criminal defense attorney's opinion on new issues in Texas criminal law, including new laws, local news and personal experiences defending the accused in the Houston area.

We are getting more and more clients charged with unlawful carrying of a firearm because they don't understand Texas gun laws. Learn about new Texas gun laws by reading our new blog post from our website. https://www.mercerkeirnanlaw.com/post/the-impact-of-new-texas-gun-laws . The Firearm Carry Act passed in 2021 makes it legal for you to carry your gun in public without having a license to carry, as long as the weapon is in a holster. Learn the details of this new legislation in our blog post and get informed.

Understanding the Impact of New Texas Gun Laws In my 10 years of experience as a weapons charge defense attorney in Houston, I've represented countless individuals charged with Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon who weren't necessarily doing anything harmful or dangerous or violent with their firearm. Their downfall was not understanding the impact o...

Disclosing a Prior Arrest that has been Expunged in Texas Do I have to disclose an arrest if the case has been expunged in Texas? In Texas, you DO NOT have to disclose an expunged case. Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 55.03, specifically allows for anyone to deny the occurrence of an arrest after it has been expunged. What would be the purpose of...

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