Theft
Theft of a Firearm in Texas: When a Gun Charge Becomes a Felony
Theft of a firearm is a state jail felony in Texas regardless of value. Learn about penalties, enhancements, and defense strategies from an…
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Sex Crimes
Life in Prison for Prohibited Sexual Conduct: What a Princeton Man's Sentence Says About Texas Penal Code 25.02
Princeton man sentenced to life for prohibited sexual conduct with a relative. Learn about Texas Penal Code 25.02 penalties and defense…
Field notes
Which Collin County Court Will Hear Your Case?
Collin County has 15 district courts and 7 courts at law at 2100 Bloomdale in McKinney. Here is which one hears your case and how it gets…
DWI
DWI vs DUI in Texas: What's the Difference?
DWI and DUI are different charges in Texas. DWI is the Penal Code offense at any age. DUI applies only to drivers under 21, with zero…
Sex Crimes
Threatening to Disclose Intimate Photos in Texas: Penal Code 21.16
Threatening to disclose intimate photos to obtain sexual favors or money is a crime in Texas. Learn about Penal Code 21.16 and your rights.
Field notes
How Bond Is Set at the Collin County Detention Facility
How bond is set after a Collin County arrest: the Article 15.17 magistrate hearing at the McKinney jail, bond types, the schedule, and…
Field notes
What Happens at Your First Court Hearing in McKinney
What to expect at your first court date in McKinney: what the judge does, why almost everyone pleads not guilty to start, and what to do…
Field notes
Bail Bond Scams: Protect Your Family and Your Money
Scammers are targeting Collin County families after an arrest, demanding bail money by phone. Learn the red flags and how to protect your…
Field notes
Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity in Texas: What You Need to Know
Facing an organized crime charge under Texas Penal Code 71.02? This serious offense carries enhanced penalties. Call Starr Law for a free…
Drug Crimes
Are THC Edibles a Felony in Texas?
In Texas, THC oil, wax, vapes, and edibles are Penalty Group 2 felonies, not misdemeanor marijuana. Even a few gummies can be charged as a…
DWI
Can You Refuse a Breathalyzer in Texas?
Refusing a breath test in Texas can lead to a license suspension. Learn why the ALR notice and hearing deadline matter, separate from the…
Probation
Deferred Adjudication vs. Probation in Texas: What's the Difference?
Deferred adjudication means no guilty finding and a dismissal if you finish; regular probation follows a conviction. Both are Texas…