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UPDATE: on October 15, 2021, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) announced that delta-8 THC is illegal: "All other forms of THC, including Delta-8 in any concentration and Delta-9 exceeding 0.3%, are considered Schedule I controlled substances."
https://dshs.texas.gov/consumerprotection/h**p-program/default.aspx?terms=h**p+delta-8

For more information and help, click here: https://www.flaniganlawfirm.com/ma*****na-thc-defense

Ma*****na & THC Defense Attorney | Flanigan Law Firm | College Station & Bryan, TX Charged with possession of ma*****na or THC? At the Flanigan Law Firm, we serve as drug possession attorneys for the Bryan & College Station, TX area. Call us for assistance with your case.

Yes, Brazos County prosecutes possession of "delta 8" THC and you may be arrested for buying something you thought was completely legal in a local store! Local news media reported this week that many have been surprised, since many local stores sell it. This firm fights for clients charged with Delta 8 possession. In one case, a client was arrested for a First Degree Felony for possessing over 400 grams of THC because he had packaged samples branded as "delta 8" products he was delivering to local stores. We were able to get a favorable resolution of his case, but not before he ended up serving time in jail. https://www.kbtx.com/2021/10/05/delta-8-thc-product-raising-questions-about-legality-local-prosecutions/

Be careful - many of these products are unregulated and you may not know if it contains more than 0.3% THC h**p. Brazos County will arrest first and test later. You may have to spend at least some time in jail before you are vindicated. Call me if you have any question - I am here to help fight these cases. https://www.flaniganlawfirm.com/ma*****na-thc-defense

Delta 8 THC product raising questions about legality, local prosecutions A Bryan woman was arrested over the weekend for possessing Delta 8.

Constitutional Carry of fi****ms starts today - and with it, you may expunge - delete - past criminal record of a Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon [UCW] conviction. If you were arrested and found guilty of carrying a weapon in the past, you may be able to wipe that record clean! There are exceptions, so call (979-822-2746) or message us to find out if you qualify. Here is more information: https://www.flaniganlawfirm.com/expunction

Texas imposes new "super fines" upon a conviction of DWI:

Be aware that if you are convicted of DWI and sentenced to jail for even a short time, the State of Texas imposes a mandatory fine in addition to the statutory (and negotiable) fines (up to $2,000 for a first DWI or up to $4,000 for a 2nd DWI or if the BAC is 0.15 or more). These fines are set by the State and a prosecutor or judge cannot negotiate or lower them. They are:

$3,000: 1st DWI
$4,500: 2nd DWI if committed within 36 months of the first DWI
$6,000: if the BAC is 0.15 or more, whether it is a first or subsequent DWI

Judges are allowed to eliminate them only if you can prove you are "indigent" - documentation from tax returns that show you are at the "poverty" level or that you receive financial assistance from the government.

Call today to fight your DWI charge and avoid these astronomically high fines! Click here for more information: https://www.flaniganlawfirm.com/dwi-dui-defense

Brazos County Courthouse will be closed Monday and Tuesday, February 15th and 16th, due to the weather. We are still available by phone, but please, stay home and be safe!

Brazos County has suspended jury trials for the month of February for Covid-19 concerns. High county infection rates endanger citizens attending jury duty and cause problems getting a fair trial for clients when many potential jurors and witnesses may not be able to attend. Brazos County courts, however, are still conducting all other types of hearings and trials. Be careful and stay healthy!

Beware a fake officer giving you a call about outstanding warrants. If you think you have an outstanding warrant, fine, or ticket, call the Sheriff's Office directly to check. At Flanigan Law Firm, we can help you deal with any outstanding tickets or warrants.

Brazos County Sheriff’s Office warns residents of fake sergeant scam Brazos County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a warning about a new scam that involves an individual posing as one of their sergeants.

As we go into the Christmas season and with Covid-19 concerns, you may be wondering whether you can get an attorney on the phone. Yes, you can! We are available by phone and text to 979-822-2746, email at FlaniganLawFirm.com, and video conferences through Zoom. The courts do many of their hearings by Zoom and it is very easy as long as you have a smart phone. So don't worry about contacting us when you need to defend against anything from a traffic ticket to serious felony cases. We're here.

Brazos County and the cities of Bryan and College Station have enacted "shelter-in-place" orders beginning today, March 24th at 9 pm, through April 7th at midnight. If you are not conducting essential activities, healthcare, essential infrastructure, government or business functions, or essential travel, you could be fined up to $1,000 and/or jailed up to 180 days. These are very broad categories and we are still able to do a lot, as long we use common sense.

Essential business and activities does include legal services - so we are still here and able to help. Don't hesitate to call. I am available by phone to (979) 822-2746, text (to my main number), messaging through Facebook, email though my website (https://www.flaniganlawfirm.com/contact), and even by appointment through video meetings in Zoom. So, even though we will not be meeting in my office, Zoom video meetings are easy and free - we can see each other and view documents together (https://zoom.us/signup). Please contact me to schedule a meeting - you may even use your smart phone.

Here are the orders:
Brazos County: http://www.brazoscountytx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3073
City of Bryan:https://docs.bryantx.gov/coronavirus/order-number-two.pdf
College Station:https://www.cstx.gov/UserFiles/Servers/Server_12410832/File/COVID-19_Disaster_Declaration.pdf

There may not be as many folks out tonight, but, for those who are, there are more reasons to be careful today.

Jury trials and some court settings for the week of March 16th have been cancelled to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. These settings will be rescheduled at a later time. Call me if you have a question about your setting or if you have not already received a notification.

My office remains open and ready to help, though. I am available by appointment in the office but, for your convenience and to help prevent the spread of the virus, we can review your case by phone and are equipped to sign many documents by email and take payments securely online. You may also text quick questions or emergencies to my main number: (979) 822-2746. I look forward to helping.

The police want your phone data. Here’s what they can get — and what they can’t. Phones hold gigabytes of potential evidence, but the government’s ability to access them depends on a patchwork of court decisions and laws that predate the technology.

Merry Christmas!

https://www.kbtx.com/content/news/Brazos-County-lawyers-read-declaration-of-independence-courthouse-512189361.html

Brazos County lawyers read Declaration of Independence at courthouse Several Brazos Valley lawyers participated in a state-wide reading of the Declaration of Independence.

Criminal defense attorneys meeting today to compare notes in defending clients. Brazos County attorneys are working hard to ensure our clients get the best representation.

Don't spend New Year's Day in Jail because you tried to drive home after the party! Police will be out looking for anyone they think are driving drunk and you likely won't be able to refuse the alcohol test - they will get a warrant from a judge for your blood. If they get a warrant, it counts as a "refusal," and will result in driver's license suspension for 180 days. Blood results can show your blood alcohol content and be used against you in court - 0.08 or more can be up to 6 months in jail, but the punishment doubles if your BAC is 0.15 or more with up to one year in jail. Have fun tonight, but be safe - get a friend, Uber, or cab to take you home. But, if you are accused of DWI, I will fight for you. Call within 15 days to save your license!

This season can be hard on some - remember to visit the lonely and those in jail. If you find yourself in legal need, you may call us over the holidays. If we don't answer immediately, leave a message or text the main number. (979) 822-2746

Hope you and your family enjoy this Thanksgiving and can be thankful, even during the difficult times. - Flanigan Law Firm

Today is Constitution Day. At its ratification, the Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments, were also passed - which ensure citizens' rights against government. On a daily basis, good criminal defense attorneys defend and enforce 4 of those 10 in court for our clients - ensuring that they are preserved for every one of us in the future. We fight against unreasonable and warrantless search & seizure, double jeopardy, and cruel & unusual punishment and we fight for your rights to due process, remaining silent in interrogations or in your trial, a speedy and impartial public jury trial, confronting your accusers, and to competent representation by an attorney. Contact this firm if you need someone who knows and appreciates this responsibility and has the experience and knowledge to enforce these rights for you.

Welcome back Aggies!
Have fun, learn a lot, but be safe. Police in Aggieland strictly enforce minor with alcohol offenses and will get a warrant for your blood if they think you are intoxicated. A DWI arrest and conviction could really mess up a bright future. If you run into a problem, call for help or click here for more info - www.brazosdwilawyer.com/dwi-dui-defense

The Brazos County Juvenile Detention facility is getting bigger. The $17.3 million expansion will nearly double its size. That means that more kids may spend their time there, wearing orange jumpsuits and away from their families, than in school, playing with friends, and at home. This is not a fun place or just another school - their hands and feet are shackled when in court, they live behind iron doors, and are monitored by detention guards 24/7. It is not a place we want our kids to be. Yet, when a kid, even as young as 10, is accused of a criminal offense, that is where they will first go - until released by a judge after a hearing. Kids cannot bond out - they must stay there until a judge is persuaded to release them.

More than adults, kids need an attorney watching out for them from that very first court hearing only a day or two after their arrest. If your child is accused of a crime, call an attorney immediately to help. The process moves quickly and you want someone with experience there for them. Shannon Flanigan worked as a prosecutor in juvenile court years ago, but, has defended them in Brazos Valley area courts for the last 11 years - from runaway to capital murder charges. Click here for more information: https://www.flaniganlawfirm.com/juvenile-defense

Memorial Day is this weekend and the Bryan / College Station area will be offering a lot to do to honor those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country. But, in doing so, many will drink too much and drive. That means that law enforcement will will be doing "no refusal weekend" - if you refuse a breath or blood test, they will get a warrant from a judge for your blood. A refusal, even with a search warrant, will result in driver's license suspension for 180 days. Blood results can show your blood alcohol content and be used against you in court - 0.08 or more can be up to 6 months in jail, but the punishment doubles if your BAC is 0.15 or more with up to one year in jail. Remember our honored fallen this weekend and remember to be safe. And, if you are accused of DWI, remember to call a good attorney that will fight for you. http://www.theeagle.com/news/local/college-station-hopes-inaugural-weekend-of-remembrance-honors-fallen-draws/article_8b17c140-11d2-5fb0-91c0-0d1062647af9.html

College Station hopes inaugural Weekend of Remembrance honors fallen, draws visitors

It may be 4/20, but ma*****na possession is still vigorously prosecuted in Texas and, especially, the Brazos Valley. Don't risk going to jail or loosing your driver's license for six months. Call and we can help - there is also more info on my website: https://www.flaniganlawfirm.com/ma*****na-defense. https://www.cnn.com/2017/04/20/health/420-origin-trnd/index.html

It's time you learned how 4/20 became 'W**d Day' There's something in the air today. Maybe you've noticed.

One of the most radical changes made by Texas in 2017 was the ability to seal your misdemeanor criminal record, even if you have a conviction. In the past, only if you had deferred adjudication were you allowed to file a non-disclosure petition which would result in keeping the public from seeing your mistake.

Now, most misdemeanor convictions with probation or even jail time may be sealed – including DWIs! There are some exceptions, such as sexual or family violence offenses. Some offenses require waiting periods after you have completed the sentence. Don’t miss a job opportunity or suffer the embarrassment of one mistake. Click for more information and feel free to call or email if have a question about whether you qualify. https://www.flaniganlawfirm.com/non-disclosures-sealing-your-record

http://www.kbtx.com/content/news/College-Station-to-repeal-hands-free-cell-phone-ordinance--443858013.html

College Station to repeal hands-free cell phone ordinance College Station will soon repeal an ordinance in order to comply with the state's new law that only bans texting and driving.

Beginning September 1st, you could get a ticket if you are texting and driving anywhere in Texas. The exact language is "read, write, or send an electronic message" - so you can't even check your texts while driving. But the police officer must see you do it to write you a ticket (they are not allowed to grab your phone and look at it or seize it as evidence just for this offense).
The ticket could cost you from $25 to $99 (or, for repeat offenders, from $100-$200) and does not add any points to your license. Don't worry - you may still use your GPS, your favorite music app, or read an Amber alert or other emergency notification. And you may still talk on your phone without a hand-free device - unless you're under 18. Kids can't use a device at all while driving. http://starlocalmedia.com/carrolltonleader/texting-while-driving-ban-becomes-law-in-texas/article_e2dfb64c-4d68-11e7-95de-df022f644423.html

Texting while driving ban becomes law in Texas After multiple efforts, some lawmakers finally got their way Tuesday when it comes to prohibiting texting while driving in Texas.