In the state of Texas, an individual is allowed to carry pepper spray (oleoresin capsicum) to defend themselves. TheTexas Penal Codedoes not classify pepper defense spray as an illegal weapon, and it may beused in self-defense. An individual may not use pepper spray to commit anact of as...
A Smith County Sheriff's Deputy pulled over a vehicle Sunday night in north Tyler for a minor traffic violation at Loop 323 and State Highway 110 North. According to the sheriff's office, the officer on the scene noticed an odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle and had probable cause...
Accused of an offense related to national security or foreign affairs. See, Department of Justice Office of the Attorney General Manual §§9-22.010,9-22.100. Diversion after Arrest on Texas Penal Code Violations Anyone who is arrested for violating state criminal statutes will proceed through the...
If contractors and suppliers don’t get paid on a construction project in Texas, they can file a mechanics lien to secure payment. A mechanics lien is a legal tool that provides the unpaid party with a security interest in the property. This page breaks down the rules, requirements, and de...
If you have a court case or other reason to know the actual language of the traffic laws, refer to the Texas Transportation Code and criminal laws in the Texas Penal Code. If you are apply- ing for a Commercial Driver License (CDL) you must study the Commercial Driver License Handbook. ...
They may not have had much in common with her politically—indeed, they may not have even liked her much—but many of them saw Beto’s decision for what it was: an assault on the constitutional rights of lawyers to defend their clients. After a series of letters from prominent attorneys ...
” On one, an “SWC” had been marked out with a large black X, and “MS-13” had been written directly above it. I also saw the spray-painted phrase “187 to MS” (“187” refers to the section of the California penal code that deals with homicide). That phrase had been marked...