by Philip Ray | Mar 17, 2022 | Criminal Defense, Drug Crime
Texas takes drug trafficking charges very seriously and penalizes convicted defendants harshly. If you or a loved one have been arrested for drug trafficking in Frisco, you should immediately reach out to an experienced criminal defenses attorney. These charges cannot...
by Philip Ray | Mar 9, 2022 | Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence
The number of domestic violence charges in Frisco, Texas saw a sharp increase when the coronavirus pandemic hit Texas in the spring of 2020. During the stay-at-home orders in 2020, domestic violence-related aggravated assaults spiked 14% in Dallas. Since then, the...
by Philip Ray | Feb 27, 2022 | Weapons Crime
Texas is an open-carry state for handguns. Open carry refers to when a person carries a firearm in public that is either fully or partially visible to others. It is different from concealed carry, where the gun is not visible to the casual observer. The right to open...
by Philip Ray | Feb 16, 2022 | Drug Crime
If you or a loved one have been arrested for opioid possession in Frisco, you should reach out to an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. The penalties for opioid possession are severe and can be life-changing. Attorney Philip D. Ray can explain...
by Philip Ray | Feb 2, 2022 | Federal Crime
In Texas, the law protects you against unreasonable searches and seizures. However, the police often violate these rights, so it is critical to understand your rights under the law. If you believe that you were the victim of an unlawful search and seizure in Frisco,...
by Philip Ray | Jan 25, 2022 | Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
Homicide is the most serious criminal charge that you could face in Texas. Punishment can be severe and include the death penalty or life in prison. Because of the gravity of these crimes, you will need an experienced Frisco criminal defense attorney on your side. How...
by Philip Ray | Dec 22, 2021 | Computer Crime, Criminal Defense
According to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), insider trading occurs when corporate officers, directors, or other insider employees use material, nonpublic corporate information to reap a profit (or avoid a loss) by trading in the Company’s stock....
by Philip Ray | Dec 15, 2021 | Criminal Defense
A typical Texas DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) case where no one was hurt will result in misdemeanor charges. However, if a DWI accident causes another person’s death or serious injury, it will result in felony charges. You could end up being charged with...
by Philip Ray | Dec 9, 2021 | Criminal Defense, Sex Crime
Sexting, or sending sexually explicit photographs or messages on a cell phone, is becoming more and more popular among teenagers in Texas. It involves sending nude or semi-nude images or explicit texts. The concern therefore is it child pornography? Sexting between...
by Philip Ray | Nov 24, 2021 | Drug Crime
Texas has some of the strictest drug laws in the country, and marijuana possession is no exception. In Texas, an individual can be charged with possession of marijuana if they knowingly or intentionally possess any useable amount of marijuana. If you have been accused...
