On Behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Feb 28, 2020 | Illegal Re-entry
The most recent United States Sentencing Commission (USSC) report shows that 22,136 illegal re-entry cases were referred to the federal agency in 2018. This marks an 8.6% increase over the number of cases filed in 2014. There are some trends as to who is most often...
On Behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Feb 27, 2020 | Drug Crimes
If someone is facing trial for drug possession, there is a lot at stake. The penalties can be high, and having the conviction on record can have long-lasting effects. To counteract the charges, a defense attorney may use a variety of defense strategies based on the...
On Behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Feb 20, 2020 | Dwi
Texas law mandates significant criminal and legal penalties for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Drivers may receive jail time, fines and license suspension for a DWI conviction if they display blood alcohol content above 0.08% or above zero for...
On Behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Feb 18, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Self-defense may seem like the default plea put forth when a person is facing assault charges in Edinburg. Because of this, such claims are often met with skepticism. Yet once you have been placed in a position where you (or others in your immediate vicinity) have...
On Behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Feb 14, 2020 | Criminal Defense
You were strolling through Wal-Mart looking for the perfect gift item for an upcoming birthday. You didn’t find what you were looking for, so you decided to leave. As you were exiting the doors, you were detained by loss prevention personnel who accused you of...
On Behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Feb 4, 2020 | Dwi
Most drivers know they may face drunk driving charges in Texas if they have a blood alcohol concentration level of .08% or higher. However, many people do not understand what their BAC level is, the factors that affect it or the accuracy of the devices law enforcement...
