by Philip Ray | Aug 22, 2022 | Criminal Defense
What is Aggravated Robbery Under Texas Law? Under Texas law, robbery is the crime of theft combined with a threat to harm or actually harm someone. Robbery is a second-degree felony in Texas. Under certain circumstances, robbery is escalated to the more serious crime...
by Philip Ray | Jul 14, 2022 | Criminal Defense
When it comes to choosing a criminal defense attorney, the experience can be the difference between success and failure. For example, attorney Philip D. Ray has been licensed for over 20 years and has handled more than 1,000 felony cases so far in his career. He...
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 | 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 | 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...
