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Where DPS is patrolling in Austin and why Stabbings and shootings have decreased in Austin since the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) upped patrols in Austin, according to the Austin Police Department (APD).

The Texas Senate on Wednesday approved a bill that would require people who use a firearm while committing certain felonies to serve 10 years in prison or on probation if convicted.

TX Senate approves bill to create mandatory prison or probation terms for some gun crimes Texas Senate approves bill that would create mandatory prison or probation terms for some gun crimes

Since January 2021, 74 cases against police officers were presented to the grand jury, including this one.

Grand jury clears 5 APD officers in May 2022 deadly shooting, DA says Those officers were identified as Derek Baroody, Travis Buck, Antonio Camps, Jennifer Perez Molina and Andrew Klinger.

Texas SB 224, along with two other proposed pieces of legislation, would increase penalties for catalytic converter theft. Suspects could also face organized crime charges.

Legislation increases penalties for stealing catalytic converters Senate Bill 224, combined with two similar pieces of legislation, would increase penalties for the crime. Catalytic converter thieves could also face organized crime charges.

"A federal judge ruled...that a state law banning young adults from publicly carrying handguns is unconstitutional. The state no longer plans to appeal that ruling."

Texas drops fight to prevent 18- to 20-year-olds from carrying handguns in public A federal judge ruled earlier this year that a state law banning young adults from publicly carrying handguns is unconstitutional. The state no longer plans to appeal that ruling.

An off-duty Dallas police officer was arrested Saturday evening on suspicion of driving while intoxicated

Dallas police officer arrested on suspicion of DWI An off-duty Dallas police officer was arrested Saturday evening on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, police said. Senior Cpl. Allison Brockford, 45, was...

An unusually busy weekend for APD responding to street racing throughout the city. If you are contacted for questioning, be sure to consult with an attorney before moving forward. We're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Austin Police to investigate 'street racing incidents' APD reminds public how dangerous these stunts are.

“Both synthetic cannabinoids are considered controlled substances in Schedule I of the Controlled Substance Act (CSA) due to their chemical structures and pharmacological activities, which are similar to delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (or delta-9 THC), the main psychoactive compound of ma*****na that is found in the cannabis plant.”

Delta-8 And -9 THC-O Are Controlled Substances, DEA Says The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration says that both cannabinoids delta-8 and -9 THC-O, which have been growing in popularity in recent years, are to be considered illegal controlled substances.

The new federal sentencing guidelines are set to take effect next week

AG issues new guidance on ending sentencing disparities for crack versus powder co***ne cases The disparity has long been seen as unfairly targeting people of color, which Attorney General Merrick Garland said is “still responsible for unwarranted racial disparities in sentencing.”

Curious about your rights as a gun owner? Check out this helpful guide! If you find yourself with a weapons charge, call our 24-hour helpline at (512) 474-1404.

Texas Gun Owner's Guide | Austin Criminal Defense Attorney More gun sales mean that the number of new gun owners have increased. With those numbers rising, it’s now more important than ever to have a better understanding of Texas gun laws. No matter how informed you may be, from time to time there are grey areas that can lead to an arrest. We have worked ...

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From our team to yours, Happy Father’s Day!

“When my father didn’t have my hand, he had my back.” —Linda Poindexter

Encryption messaging apps have risen in popularity in recent years. Apps like Telegram, WhatsApp and others promise top-of-the-line security, but what if that app was built by the FBI? Hundreds around the globe have now felt the consequence in one of the largest ever multi-national sting operations. Have you ever used an encryption messaging app?

800 were arrested in a global sting operation. They were using an FBI-built app. The FBI and Australian officials developed an encrypted device company which eventually gave them access to hundreds of criminal networks.

When the dust settles after an arrest for assault family violence, almost invariably loved ones come to me unified looking for a path forward. Having the support of the alleged victim can be a vital asset to the accused’s defense. The most common questions posed to me relate to if and what the alleged victim do to drop the charges.

https://chambers-law.com/affidavit-of-non-prosecution/

Affidavit of Non-Prosecution | Austin Defense Attorney When the dust settles and a loved one is arrested for assault family violence, what can an alleged victim do to drop the charges?

Sleeping it off in the car after a fun night out is a common way to attempt to avoid a DWI/DUI arrest in Austin. If you’re not driving the car, the officer surely won’t arrest you…right?

https://chambers-law.com/sleeping-it-off-can-you-get-a-dwi/

Sleeping if off... Can you get a DWI? | Austin Defense Attorney Sleeping it off in the car after a fun night out is a common way to attempt to avoid a DWI/DUI arrest in Austin.

... Probably not the best choice of a hiding spot for her stash.

Florida woman arrested for DUI at McDonald’s found with vodka stashed in her bra Stanley was found “idling” in the driver’s seat of her Pontiac with “glassy” eyes, “flushed” face, and smelling of alcohol.

Happy International Women's Day!

We truly hope you are staying warm and safe.

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I'm thinking we should go with a puppy filter for our next Zoom meeting.

https://youtu.be/lGOofzZOyl8

'I’m not a cat': lawyer gets stuck on Zoom kitten filter during court case A lawyer showed up to virtual court in the 394th district of Texas with a kitten filter turned on, the cat moving its lips and eyes, as Rod Ponton said he an...

"Recently, the Chair of the House Committee on Corrections of the Texas House of Representatives, the Honorable James White, requested the Texas Attorney General, Mr. Ken Paxton, to issue an opinion of whether a peace officer in the State of Texas has the duty to intervene with a fellow police officer, if that officer is violating the civil rights or another citizen.

To me, the Texas Attorney General’s opinion is superficial and legally flawed."

Check out our opinion piece on Ken Paxton's viewpoint written by our very own Rafael Zapata-Yordan.

https://chambers-law.com/officer-intervention/

Flawed View of Officer Intervention | Austin Defense Attorney In a very superficial and legally flawed opinion, the Texas Attorney General stated that he could not conclude that a peace officer has the duty to intervene with another peace officer who is committing the crime...