There's a popular misconception that those who have prescriptions for controlled substances have the right to do what they want with those medications. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Controlled substances are carefully regulated by both the state of Texas...
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Stalking: Criminal penalties are just the start of the damage
On Behalf of Pelley Law Office LLP | Dec 21, 2017 | blog
Getting accused of a crime like stalking is a serious thing to worry about. Penalties range from fines to time in prison, and the last thing you want is to face charges and penalties for something you didn't do.Stalking is a malicious behavior, which means someone who...
Growing your own marijuana in Texas is a major legal risk
On Behalf of Pelley Law Office LLP | Dec 6, 2017 | blog
There are a lot of reasons why people in Texas might decide to grow marijuana. For many people, doing so may be the result of a serious medical condition. Cancer, epilepsy and even degenerative conditions like multiple sclerosis may respond to marijuana when standard...
How Texas defines and penalizes different kinds of theft
On Behalf of Pelley Law Office LLP | Dec 1, 2017 | blog
There are a host of reasons why a person could end up charged with a theft-related crime. Sometimes, for example, young people seek thrills by shoplifting small items in stores or while at the mall. Other times, people may take items that belong to another individual...
A DWI can destroy your professional reputation
On Behalf of Pelley Law Office LLP | Nov 17, 2017 | blog
You probably already know that a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge in Texas can come with some serious legal consequences. You could end up with an ignition interlock device you have to blow in to every time you start your car. You will probably also have to pay...
Making your own marijuana extracts risk more than explosions
On Behalf of Pelley Law Office LLP | Nov 7, 2017 | blog
People trying to make marijuana extracts, particularly butane hash oil, often end up making the news. The reason is because failure to adhere to safety best practices for this process can result in a dangerous and dramatic explosion. When that happens, the person...
What’s more dangerous than drunk driving? Drunk ballooning
On Behalf of Pelley Law Office LLP | Oct 19, 2017 | blog
You might think drunk driving is dangerous, but what about strapping a wicker basket to a gas flame thrower and shooting heat into a giant balloon that lifts you up into the sky. To make matters worse, get high on Valium, cold and allergy meds and opioids before...
When can law enforcement come inside a home without a warrant?
On Behalf of Pelley Law Office LLP | Oct 17, 2017 | blog
Your home is your safe place and your sanctuary. You deserve to have basic privacy within your own space. For many Americans, the idea of an unwarranted search of their home is repugnant. However, it happens more often than people would like to think. Law enforcement...
4 key points about shoplifting charges
On Behalf of Pelley Law Office LLP | Oct 4, 2017 | blog
You never thought you'd face criminal charges, but now that day has come. The police accused you of shoplifting. What started out as a simple trip to the mall has turned into one of the worst days of your life.You're also worried that it's going to define your life...
Criminal charges have various collateral consequences
On Behalf of Pelley Law Office LLP | Sep 21, 2017 | blog
Many people think of criminal charges with regard to the immediate impacts. They think about the arrest and the time in jail. The money that has to come out for bail and the impending court case come to mind.What many people don't understand is that the effects of a...