Category Archives: Gun Charge
What To Do When Facing A Weapons Charge In Texas
Texans have a well-established right to keep and bear arms, under the Constitution’s Second Amendment and Texas law itself. Texas has some of the more forgiving laws in the nation regarding weapons possession and open-carry of firearms, but you can still run into trouble if certain restrictions are not followed. For example, using or… Read More »
Is Wearing A Motorcycle Vest Enough To Prove You Belong To A “Criminal Street Gang”?
Fear of organized criminal activity has led the State of Texas to criminalize a person’s association with a “criminal street gang.” The law defines such a gang as “three or more persons having a common identifying sign or symbol or an identifiable leadership who continuously or regularly associate in the commission of criminal activities.”… Read More »
Can I Be Charged With A Gun-Related Crime Even If I Legally Owned The Gun?
Texas may have some of the most permissive gun laws in the country. But even if you possess a firearm legally, you could still be charged with a crime if that weapon is used in connection with other illegal activity. For example, federal law makes it a crime to use a firearm, legally owned… Read More »