February 1, 2018
Published By: Hampton Eppes Law Group October 25, 2018
If you or a loved one is facing an assault charge, you might be surprised at the level of the charge or the severity of the potential consequences. This is especially true if the associated incident involved others who were also arrested but not charged, or whose charges were not as serious.
How is that possible? One important determining factor with these types of charges is “bodily injury.” Whether or not “bodily injury” occurred and how severe those injuries were can greatly impact how someone is charged.
To better understand your charges, you need to talk to a knowledgeable Texas criminal lawyer. [...]
Published By: Hampton Eppes Law Group October 15, 2018
Halloween can be one of the most dangerous nights to be out on the road, especially if you have had too much to drink.
In this post, we’re going to give you tips on how to avoid driving drunk this year and getting a DWI.
Consider these Halloween drunk driving statistics:
Published By: Hampton Eppes Law Group October 12, 2018
In Texas, sexual assault is typically prosecuted as a second degree felony, and can be raised to a first degree felony under certain circumstances. If convicted, you will likely receive a lengthy prison sentence, significant fines, and a requirement to register as a sex offender.
You may also be subject to a civil lawsuit from the victim or the victim’s family.
Individually, each of these penalties can throw your life off course and make things far more difficult for you. Together, they can’t help but have a long-lasting impact on your reputation and overall quality of life, making it far tougher to not just get ahead, but even do previously simple things that you likely took for granted. [...]
Published By: Hampton Eppes Law Group October 4, 2018
There’s an uncomfortable truth that our state has to face: a lot of child abuse occurs in Texas.
How much? From 2012 to 2016, Texas had more reported cases of child abuse than any other state.
Obviously, this is a huge social problem that we need to tackle, and law enforcement are under enormous pressure to identify child abuse and bring the perpetrators to justice.
The downside of all this attention is that sometimes people can be overzealous in their crusade against abuse, targeting innocent individuals and/or cutting corners to make sure “bad” people face consequences. [...]
Published By: Hampton Eppes Law Group September 27, 2018
If you have a criminal record in Texas, your life will be harder in all kinds of ways.
In this post, we’re going to explain why a criminal record makes life more difficult, as well as how having your record expunged can restore your peace of mind and get you back on the right track – and why you want the help of a skilled Fort Worth criminal lawyer.
A criminal record makes life much more difficult for many reasons. [...]
Published By: Hampton Eppes Law Group September 24, 2018
Even though burglary charges often make the news for comical reasons, the penalties for these crimes are far from funny.
Take this recent story from Dallas. A man was caught on surveillance cameras stealing items from a garage in the area, but left viewers laughing as he realized he forgot to put his car in park.
The car is seen rolling away as he chases it with his stolen items. Law enforcement officials shared the video on social media to identify the man, and he has since been caught and charged with burglary of a habitation. [...]
Published By: Hampton Eppes Law Group September 13, 2018
If you have been accused of drug crimes in Texas, you have several options for fighting back against the charges.
In this post, we’ll outline a number of common defenses for drug crimes that have proven successful. Depending on the circumstances of your case, one or more of these defenses may work to get your Texas drug charges reduced – or even dropped or dismissed.
If the police lacked probable cause, used harsh or abusive actions, failed to read you your rights, or performed an illegal search or seizure, your case may never make it to court. [...]
Published By: Hampton Eppes Law Group September 3, 2018
If you are accused of shoplifting, your first reaction may be to get angry and try to leave. Alternatively, if you did take something, you might think that admitting your guilt and apologizing profusely is the best way to get out of trouble. You need to be careful, though, because the wrong move may land you with criminal charges.
Below, we’re going to offer a list of what you should not do after being accused of shoplifting in Texas. No matter what, you have rights – but what you do in the aftermath of an accusation can be the difference between escaping without consequences and being convicted. [...]
Published By: Hampton Eppes Law Group August 30, 2018
Domestic violence affects over 200,000 victims each year in Texas alone. Our state has strict laws against offenders who commit acts of domestic violence, but not all domestic violence charges are the same.
If you have been charged with violent crimes that happened in your home, get to know the difference between charges like “domestic violence” and “family violence.” The more you know about the charges you face, the better equipped you will be to fight these charges and walk away without penalties.
Published By: Hampton Eppes Law Group August 27, 2018
If you are facing DWI charges in Texas, it’s wise to review your rights when the police stop you on suspicion of DWI. If your rights were violated, a skilled attorney may be able to help you get your charges reduced or dropped.
Inside your vehicle
You are required to stop when an officer pulls you over on suspicion of DWI. You are also required to provide your driver’s license and insurance information when the officer asks for it. [...]
Published By: Hampton Eppes Law Group October 4, 2018
There’s an uncomfortable truth that our state has to face: a lot of child abuse occurs in Texas.
How much? From 2012 to 2016, Texas had more reported cases of child abuse than any other state.
Obviously, this is a huge social problem that we need to tackle, and law enforcement are under enormous pressure to identify child abuse and bring the perpetrators to justice.
The downside of all this attention is that sometimes people can be overzealous in their crusade against abuse, targeting innocent individuals and/or cutting corners to make sure “bad” people face consequences. [...]
Published By: Hampton Eppes Law Group April 4, 2018
Drug crimes are some of the most common criminal offenses, both in our state and across the nation. However, drug crime charges should be taken very seriously here, as Texas has some of the harshest consequences for drug offenses in the country.
Texas drug laws break down the degree of offense and sentencing by the type and amount of substance, and whether the defendant was merely in possession of the substance or distributed or intended to distribute the substance in question.
Penalty group 1 includes highly dangerous and addictive substances such as opiates, cocaine, rohypnol, and methamphetamines. [...]
Published By: Hampton Eppes Law Group October 25, 2018
If you or a loved one is facing an assault charge, you might be surprised at the level of the charge or the severity of the potential consequences. This is especially true if the associated incident involved others who were also arrested but not charged, or whose charges were not as serious.
How is that possible? One important determining factor with these types of charges is “bodily injury.” Whether or not “bodily injury” occurred and how severe those injuries were can greatly impact how someone is charged.
To better understand your charges, you need to talk to a knowledgeable Texas criminal lawyer. [...]
Published By: Hampton Eppes Law Group July 19, 2018
Celebrity chef Grady Spears was recently arrested for assaulting his wife after police arrived on the scene due to a domestic violence complaint and found his wife covered in bruises. His wife stated at the scene that Spears had hit her multiple times.
However, Spears’ wife says that he had been taking medications for his back pain and potentially for other health conditions, but stopped taking the medication as directed. She contends that that is why the assault occurred.
She also stated that he is a “loving husband and father” and is “devastated by the allegations against him.” [...]
Published By: Hampton Eppes Law Group August 8, 2018
“Stop! Thief!”
If you’re hearing these two words, you’re probably in some trouble. Not all theft cases are that dramatic, but the consequences for stealing another’s property may end up costing you more than just a bit of pocket change.
Here, we’re going to detail the basics of Texas theft charges so you can know what you’re up against if you are charged, and how you can give yourself the best chance at walking away from the courtroom without any consequences.
Texas defines theft as the act of “unlawfully appropriating property with intent to deprive the owner of property.” [...]
Published By: Hampton Eppes Law Group October 15, 2018
Halloween can be one of the most dangerous nights to be out on the road, especially if you have had too much to drink.
In this post, we’re going to give you tips on how to avoid driving drunk this year and getting a DWI.
Consider these Halloween drunk driving statistics:
Published By: Hampton Eppes Law Group August 30, 2018
Domestic violence affects over 200,000 victims each year in Texas alone. Our state has strict laws against offenders who commit acts of domestic violence, but not all domestic violence charges are the same.
If you have been charged with violent crimes that happened in your home, get to know the difference between charges like “domestic violence” and “family violence.” The more you know about the charges you face, the better equipped you will be to fight these charges and walk away without penalties.
Published By: Hampton Eppes Law Group June 15, 2018
In Texas, if you enter someone’s dwelling with the intent to commit a crime, you will face burglary charges. It may be called home invasion or residential burglary in other states, but in Texas, those acts fall under general burglary laws.
In this post, we’re going to describe the burglary laws and associated penalties in our state, along with how a skilled criminal defense attorney can help you.
Under Texas law, burglary is defined as entering or remaining inside a building, structure, or habitation with the intent to commit theft, assault, or a felony inside, all without consent of the owner. [...]
Published By: Hampton Eppes Law Group July 3, 2018
Nationally and internationally, attitudes about Marijuana are changing. Eight states and Washington D.C. have legalized recreational marijuana, while 28 states and Washington D.C have legalized medical marijuana. On top of this, a number of states have decriminalized petty offenses such as possession of small amounts of marijuana.
However, true to form, Texas has gone its own way with marijuana laws. Marijuana is very much still illegal in the state of Texas, and our state continues to impose harsh penalties for possession of even very small amounts. Further, hashish and concentrates are considered separate drugs, and possession of these substances is even more harshly punished – possession of any amount is a felony. [...]
Published By: Hampton Eppes Law Group June 3, 2018
Shoplifting is a very common offense, but it is taken very seriously by the state of Texas – and by Texas retailers. More and more, retailers are taking aggressive actions to catch shoplifters, and they are increasingly likely to prosecute even minor incidents of shoplifting.
This is a big deal, because you can face serious criminal penalties for a shoplifting charge, in addition to being left with a criminal record that will come back to haunt you.
Fortunately, there are many ways to fight back against shoplifting charges. [...]
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