by Philip Ray | Jun 23, 2023 | Weapons Crime
In the aftermath of tragic incidents like the Uvalde school shooting, the effectiveness of Texas gun laws has come under intense scrutiny. With the prevalence of gun violence across the nation, many Texas citizens are asking lawmakers to evaluate existing regulations...
by Philip Ray | Jun 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
Texas punishes drug crimes severely. The sentence depends on the specific charges and circumstances of your case. Many Texas drug crimes are classified as felonies. However, some drug charges are classified as misdemeanors in Texas. Read below for more information...
by Philip Ray | May 26, 2023 | Weapons Crime
Your gun rights may be impacted if you are accused of domestic violence in Texas. Can a convicted abuser get a gun in Texas? Whether an individual convicted of a domestic violence offense can get a gun in Frisco, Texas, for example, depends on the specific conviction...
by Philip Ray | May 21, 2023 | Federal Crime
Meet Frisco Texas criminal defense attorney Philip D. Ray. An experienced criminal defense attorney for many years in the Texas courts and the federal court system, Attorney Ray shares information about his experience with federal crime cases. In the Federal Courts,...
by Philip Ray | May 19, 2023 | Criminal Defense, Uncategorized
In the state of Texas, like elsewhere in the United States, capital felonies are the most serious offenses under the law. In Texas, they are crimes with the most severe penalties, including the possibility of the death penalty. Capital felonies are crimes of such...
by Philip Ray | Apr 17, 2023 | dui
Getting arrested for a DWI is a scary experience. If convicted, the consequences can be life-changing. A DWI means being intoxicated while operating a motor vehicle in a public place. It may be possible to get your charges reduced to reckless driving through a plea...
by Philip Ray | Mar 8, 2023 | dui
If you are arrested for a DWI in Texas, it is possible for your charges to get dropped. Not every arrest leads to a conviction. Under Texas law, you are innocent until proven guilty. The state has the burden of proving beyond a reasonable doubt that you are guilty of...
by Philip Ray | Feb 16, 2023 | Blog, Federal Crime
Texas divides crimes into misdemeanors and felonies. Felonies are the more severe crimes and degrees of felonies differentiate among the severity of the offense. Many felony offenses are violent in nature. Texas divides felonies into five degrees from most to least...
by Philip Ray | Jan 10, 2023 | Drug Crime
If you are arrested for drug possession in Texas, you may be concerned about what may happen. Texas does punish drug possession offenses harshly. You could be sentenced to a lengthy prison sentence and face large fines. A conviction on drug possession charges can be...
by Philip Ray | Dec 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Philip Ray of Law Office of Philip D Ray in Frisco has been selected as an NTL ‐ Criminal Defense ‐ Top 100 Trial Lawyer in the state of Texas. This honor is given to only the top 100...