by [email protected] | Mar 27, 2020 | Human Trafficking
The problem of human trafficking has gotten a lot worse along the border regions of Texas and Mexico in recent years. The National Human Trafficking Hotline (NHTH) has had contact with over 19,419 individuals regarding this criminal offense since 2007. The statistics...
On Behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Mar 20, 2020 | Dwi
When Texas residents drive in an erratic way, what DUI tests do officers use? They will often turn to field sobriety tests before anything else. This allows them to gauge whether they should use other tests. Today we will look at field sobriety tests and their...
On Behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Mar 13, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Self-defense is a legitimate claim when you’re charged with a violent crime like assault or homicide — but only under the right conditions. Texas is one of the states in this country that has adopted a “Stand Your Ground” approach on this...
On Behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Mar 10, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Across the United States, the views on and adoption of capital punishment may vary greatly. Exactly half of the nation’s states, 25, have a currently active death penalty law and process in effect, including Texas and all of its Southern neighbors according to...
On Behalf of Law Office of Osvaldo J. Morales III P.C. | Mar 7, 2020 | Firm News
Drinking and driving can lead to many possible conclusions, but there are more bad outcomes than good. When considering whether to drive while under the influence, think about Hall of Fame NFL football head coach Vince Lombardi, who sprung to fame after leading the...