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 | May 24, 2022 | Blog, Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
In Texas, where gun ownership is common, you may wonder how or if you can claim self defense in a shooting incidence. In terms of legal arguments, claiming self-defense in a shooting requires defining several legal points, including the circumstances of the situation,...
by Philip Ray | Apr 18, 2022 | Blog
The city of Frisco, TX, has the unique distinction of being a part of two different counties, Collin and Denton. While that may seem like an inconsequential bit of information that probably won’t come in handy outside of trivia night, the two-county property lines can...
by Philip Ray | Apr 30, 2021 | Blog, Uncategorized
When most people hear the term “theft,” they think of theft of property. However, in Texas, the crime also includes the theft of services you have not paid for. According to Texas Penal Code §31.04, a person commits theft of services if he or she: Intentionally or...
by Philip Ray | Apr 20, 2021 | Blog, Drug Crime
In Frisco, there are strict laws regarding the possession, use, and manufacture of controlled substances. It is important for all people living in Frisco to understand what controlled substances are under the law. In general, a controlled substance is an illegal drug...
by Philip Ray | Apr 5, 2021 | Blog, Federal Crime
Law enforcement in Frisco can seize your personal property when they suspect that it is connected to criminal activity. This practice is called civil asset forfeiture. Shockingly, you do not need to be convicted or even arrested for law enforcement to seize your...
