Blog Posts in June, 2015

• Should You Refuse a Blood Alcohol Test?

  Posted By The Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass 28-Jun-2015

  It’s commonly thought that by refusing a chemical test to determine blood alcohol content (BAC), a defendant may have a better chance of an acquittal because there will be less evidence against him or her. But in fact, most criminal defense ...

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• What constitutes forgery in Texas?

  Posted By Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass 26-Jun-2015

  You might hear the word "forgery" and shudder, remembering the time you signed your husband's name on a credit card receipt at a Dallas restaurant or used your sister's gym membership. Yet is that really forgery? Most assume forgery ...

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• Spotlight on Indecent Exposure Laws

  Posted By The Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass 20-Jun-2015

  Under Texas law, indecent exposure is a class B misdemeanor. An individual may be arrested for indecent exposure in the event that the genitals or anus were exposed with the intent of arousing another person and with recklessness regarding the ...

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• Examining Texas' laws regarding cyberbullying

  Posted By Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass 19-Jun-2015

  Plano parents who come to us here at the Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass are discovering there's now a whole new way their kids can get in trouble: the computer. One of the more common computer crimes kids can get accused of is cyberbullying. ...

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• Examining Drug Trafficking Laws in Texas

  Posted By The Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass 18-Jun-2015

  The Texas Controlled Substances Act makes it illegal to engage in drug trafficking, which is defined as distributing or delivering illicit substances. These include marijuana and any other substance listed in the Texas law. Since this crime is a ...

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• Perjury law in Texas

  Posted By Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass 12-Jun-2015

  Most people in Dallas may believe white collar crimes are only limited to the financial or business worlds. There is another criminal violation, however, that falls into the family of white collar crimes. That crime is perjury, and according to the ...

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• What are synthetic drugs?

  Posted By Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass 5-Jun-2015

  If you are like most Dallas residents, then you probably know that marijuana and cocaine are considered illegal drugs. However, are you familiar with the term, "synthetic drugs?" You may not be aware of exactly what synthetic drugs are. ...

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• A Look at the Driver Point System

  Posted By The Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Grass 1-Jun-2015

  Most states use a point system, which allows them to track drivers who are convicted of violating traffic laws. Accumulated points can lead to severe consequences, such as higher insurance rates. As your criminal defense lawyer can advise you, ...

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