When a Criminal Case Is Declared a Mistrial Criminal cases typically end with a verdict of either guilty or not guilty. However, there are some cases that don’t end in a verdict at all. These cases are referred to as “mistrials.” A mistrial is a trial that was not successfully completed. There are certain conditions […]
How to Find an Attorney Who Supports Members of the LGBTQ+ Community Choosing the right lawyer is critical. You want to find an attorney who understands what you are going through as well as one you feel comfortable working with. This means that if you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community, you want to […]
Ways to Restore Your Gun Rights in the Lone Star State Restoring your gun rights in Texas can be challenging. If you are convicted of certain crimes you could lose your right to possess a firearm temporarily or permanently depending on the case. The best way to protect your gun rights is to hire an […]
How Texas Protects Individuals Who Render Aid During an Emergency In an effort to encourage individuals to offer aid in an emergency situation or after an accident, Texas codified a “good samaritan.” Under most circumstances, the Good Samaritan law shields individuals who administer emergency care in good faith from civil liability. If you rendered aid […]
What To Do After a Sexual Assault and How to Seek Justice The severe mental, emotional, and physical trauma caused by a sexual assault can leave victims struggling to recover. The process of healing from the trauma can be long and challenging, but you don’t have to go through this alone. At Maverick Ray & […]
Black History Month honors the fight for justice and equality for African Americans. It celebrates the countless achievements of black Americans and recognizes their central role in our country’s history. Although Black History Month is a time for us to reflect on our progress in achieving equality and justice for all Americans, we must not […]
Bodycam Video Shows Victim Illegally Detained and Use of Excessive Force On December 21, 2019, Corey Spiller’s life changed forever when he arrived at the scene of a car accident that his girlfriend had been involved in. After the police arrived for the accident investigation, the situation escalated and became violent. Police body camera footage […]
Released Bodycam Video Shows Officer Beating Victim While Handcuffed Newly released bodycam video from the Houston Police Department displays a disturbing scene of excessive police force. The incident occurred during a traffic stop in July 2019. During the course of the investigation, bodycam video shows an officer from the Houston Police Department repeatedly hitting a […]
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When you’re facing a sexual offense charge, you need to know that you’re facing one of the most serious charges that you will ever see in your life. If you’re convicted of any kind of sexual offense, it’s likely to follow you around for the rest of your life. Besides having the obvious conviction on […]
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Texas is a “zero tolerance” state when it comes to driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Although the acronyms DUI (driving under the influence) and DWI (driving while intoxicated) both pertain to the charges for driving while impaired through drug or alcohol use, they have distinct parameters and different penalties under state law. The […]
