On behalf of Burleson, Pate & Gibson, L.L.P. | Aug 11, 2020 | Criminal Defense
All 50 states have tough laws on drunk driving, and all 50 states have ignition interlock requirements for offenders. Understanding Texas’s specific ignition interlock laws is important for your situation. Not all DWI offenders need ignition interlock devices....
On behalf of Burleson, Pate & Gibson, L.L.P. | Aug 3, 2020 | Criminal Defense
When it comes to sexual crimes, the concept of consent is very important. It often means the difference between guilt and innocence. The problem with consent is that there are many different ways to define it. According to RAINN, each state has its own definition of...
On behalf of Burleson, Pate & Gibson, L.L.P. | Jul 31, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Like all states, Texas distinguishes between misdemeanor and felony crimes. Felony convictions are more serious and usually result in jail time and significant fines. Explore the common types of felony convictions in Texas and the possible penalties for each offense....
On behalf of Burleson, Pate & Gibson, L.L.P. | Jul 24, 2020 | Criminal Defense
In Texas, there are laws differentiating mail fraud from wire fraud. The law treats these crimes as different entities. They are not even on the same tier of crime. One is a felony. Because of that, the penalties are also different. If you end up facing charges for...
On behalf of Burleson, Pate & Gibson, L.L.P. | May 28, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Texas imposes jail time, fines and license suspensions for motorists convicted of driving while intoxicated. A DWI charge can result from either measured blood alcohol content above 0.08% or obvious impairment observed by law enforcement. Drivers younger than 21...
On behalf of Burleson, Pate & Gibson, L.L.P. | May 21, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Many Texas inmates are behind bars because of drug-related crimes. Many of those offenders assert that they may not have engaged in criminal behavior had they not had substance abuse disorders. If you are facing a drug-related criminal charge and have concerns about...
On behalf of Burleson, Pate & Gibson, L.L.P. | May 11, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Unfortunately, there are times that people who are not guilty get charged with crimes they did not commit. Sometimes, even a simple mistake can put you at risk for charges. We understand how drug laws work in Texas and we have helped many of our clients with their...
On behalf of Burleson, Pate & Gibson, L.L.P. | Apr 22, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Individuals with a criminal history in the Dallas-Fort Worth area sometimes commit a variety of violent acts that range from assault to weapons possession. These repeat offenders often struggle within the legal system, fail to find proper legal representation and...
On behalf of Burleson, Pate & Gibson, L.L.P. | Mar 27, 2020 | Criminal Defense
White collar crimes include a variety of crimes committed in order to receive financial gains. These crimes are non-violent, according to the FBI. The FBI classifies the crimes as those that are in violation of trust or that involve some kind of deceit. There does not...
On behalf of Burleson, Pate & Gibson, L.L.P. | Mar 25, 2020 | Criminal Defense
If law enforcement places you under arrest, your emotions are probably running high. However, you cannot let your emotions overtake your ability to remain calm: You need to avoid escalating the situation. You should not do anything during your arrest to make things...
