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Separate Convictions: Possession of Firearm & Possession of Ammunition
Separate convictions and consecutive sentences for possession of firearm and possession of ammunition violated Double [...]
Galveston to Participate in “No Refusal” Weekend on New Year’s Eve 2013
This year, Galveston County is participating in a “no refusal weekend” during the holidays. If [...]
In the News: Check out an Article About a Case That We Filed
“Lawsuit: Teenage girl raped during rehearsals for opera production” Article Credit: Houston Chronicle
Trial Court Suppressed Cocaine Because of Defect in Search Warrant
The trial court properly suppressed cocaine found in the defendant’s home because the search warrant [...]
Payment of Purchase Price for Drugs Does Not Constitute Money Laundering
The mere payment of the purchase price of drugs, by whatever means, does not constitute [...]
Order of Restitution Exceeding Victim’s Actual Losses Is Illegal Sentence
An order of restitution that exceeds the victim’s actual losses or damages is an illegal [...]
Special Conditions of Probation Not Justified, Substantively Unreasonable
United States v. Wolf Child 2012 WL 5200347 (9th Cir. 2012). Special conditions of probation [...]
Prior Aggravated Assault Under Texas Law Was Not a “Crime of Violence”
United States v. Duran 2012 WL 4947031 (10th Cir. 2012). Prior aggravated assault under Texas law was [...]
Defendant Constructively Possessed Firearms Sold to Undercover Officer
United States v. Rungaray 2012 WL 4748708 (9th Cir. 2012) Defendant constructively possessed firearms he sold [...]
Child Protection Act of 2012 Passed
On Monday of this week, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved legislation authored by House Judiciary [...]