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The strict stance Texas law on marijuana possession

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Apr 28, 2020 | Drug Charges

You may have spent years climbing the corporate ladder and have seen significant financial success along the way. However, you are not immune from prosecution for crimes allegedly committed, including the possession of marijuana. It may have been a one-time mistake or...

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False domestic violence claims are sometimes made during divorce

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Apr 9, 2020 | Domestic Violence

False domestic violence claims typically happen when the alleged victim, who is making up the story, has something to gain by doing so. They are trying to use the claims as a tool to get what they want. Many claims of violence are real, and those should never be...

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Parole violations may feel very minor

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Mar 27, 2020 | Criminal Defense

When you're out on parole, it is very important not to violate the terms of that parole. The authorities only let you out on the condition that you follow their instructions and adhere to those terms without wavering. If you get caught breaking parole, you can face...

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Can you claim self-defense if you hit first?

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Mar 9, 2020 | Assault

The general advice regarding a self-defense claim is simple: You should not hit first. If the other person strikes you, then you can defend yourself. If you hit them first, you could find yourself facing assault charges because you instigated the fights.That said,...

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Professor claims you shouldn’t talk to the police

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Feb 27, 2020 | Criminal Defense

You do have some legal obligations when the police approach you. For instance, you may have to identify yourself. You may have to tell them what you're doing. However, once you have fulfilled your obligations, should you say anything else?One law professor says that...

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1 reason police officers act aggressively

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Feb 13, 2020 | Criminal Defense

Have you ever encountered a police officer who was too aggressive? Maybe you felt like they were trying to intimidate you. Maybe they escalated a situation and wound up arresting you. No matter how it happened, you came away from it with a bad taste in your mouth,...

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What do parents need to know about the juvenile justice system?

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Jan 29, 2020 | Uncategorized

Finding out that your teenager is in legal trouble is hard for parents. There are often many uncertainties that creep up. Understanding the juvenile justice system in Texas can help parents who are facing this situation.Whether your child is facing a case for...

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Trying to keep fights from escalating

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Jan 29, 2020 | Domestic Violence

Many arguments start as nothing more than verbal disagreements. That's normal and natural; it happens to all couples at some point. The key is to work through it and find a solution.One potential problem is when the verbal argument escalates. You want to prevent this...

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You don’t have to prove that you’re innocent

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Jan 14, 2020 | Criminal Defense

When many people get accused of a crime, their first thought is that they have to clear their name by going to court and proving that they're innocent. They want to show that they did not commit the crime. They think it's their obligation, now that they've been...

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Can you tell if someone lies about domestic violence?

On Behalf of R. Todd Bennett, P.C. | Jan 2, 2020 | Domestic Violence

Many domestic violence allegations are true and accurate, but not all. Maybe your significant other lied about you and said that you abused them when you did no such thing. Perhaps the two of you are involved in a divorce, for instance, and you think they're lying to...

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